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lang/rust: resurrect PORT_LLVM as a non-default OPTION
Rust uses LLVM for code generation [0] and bundles their own copy of a release that they fully support in relation to the rest of rustc. This however adds to an already intensive build process. For the benefit of those building from source, resurrect the PORT_LLVM option, allowing to link with an existing devel/llvm port of the user's choosing within Rust compatibility ranges. This remains unset by default. PORT_LLVM was removed during an era when Rust tracked LLVM trunk, during the LLVM 7.0 development cycle. Starting with LLVM 8.0, Rust tracks LLVM releases with upstream cherry-picks, similar to our base system LLVM process. [1] Additionally, instead of making changes directly in their bundled LLVM, llvm-wrapper takes care of anything needed in that area. [2] Issues stemming from this option have since been resolved or overcome. [0] https://rustc-dev-guide.rust-lang.org/backend/codegen.html [1] https://rustc-dev-guide.rust-lang.org/backend/updating-llvm.html [2] https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/tree/master/compiler/rustc_llvm/llvm-wrapper Co-authored-by: Evgeniy Khramtsov <2khramtsov_gmail.com> Approved by: tobik (rust) Differential Revision: https://reviews.freebsd.org/D32654
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