Symbol mangling v0 replaces the Itanium ABI scheme by default, preserving generic parameter values in object symbols instead of hashing them—reducing linker friction and demangle failures.
Summary
Cleaner linker output and fewer symbol resolution issues in mixed-crate builds. Linker messages now visible by default, surfacing real linking problems previously masked.
Why it matters
Cleaner linker output and fewer symbol resolution issues in mixed-crate builds. Linker messages now visible by default, surfacing real linking problems previously masked.
Implementation verdict
Update via `rustup update stable`. No code changes required—mangling is transparent. Legacy scheme only works on nightly and will be removed. If linker noise is problematic, silence via `[lints.rust] linker_messages = "allow"` in Cargo.toml. Worth updating now; the scheme is stable and has been tested on nightly since November 2025.
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