A. Terms, Definitions, and Abbreviations

For the purpose of this qualification, the terms, definitions and abbreviated terms from the ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 standards apply. Additional terms specific to the current qualification are listed below.

A.1. Definition of Terms

Borrow Checker

Uses the control flow graph to verify the ownership and borrowing system of the programming language.

Git

A version control system that tracks changes in a set of computer files.

GitHub

Code hosting and collaboration platform.

HazOp

Hazard and Operability study. It is a process for analyzing hazards in a systematic way by applying guide words to each node of studied item.

Optimizer

Performs inlining, machine-code layout, register allocation, and similar optimizations.

Upstream

The Rust project, also referred to as “upstream”, is an umbrella project that encompasses contributions from individuals and dedicated teams, and is sponsored by interested companies through the Rust Foundation.

A.2. Abbreviated Terms

CI

Continuous Integraiton

IEC

International Electrotechnical Commission

ISO

International Organization for Standardization

MIR

Mid-Level Intermediate Representation

PR

Pull Request