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Mention integer overflow/wrapping behavior

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2/5
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Issue type
Documentation
Clarity
Mostly clear
Activity status
Stale
Tech stack
rust
Domain
documentation

Research direction

Locate the primitive type chapter in the Rust for C++ programmers material and review its existing integer coverage. Use RFC 560 as the starting reference, then document integer overflow and wrapping mechanisms and explain the difference between debug and release builds. Done means the chapter clearly covers both behaviors.

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Description

In the primitive type chapter, it might be a good idea to describe the mechanisms of integer overflow in Rust. (RFC 560) And also the difference between debug and release build here.

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