[GHC] #5218: Add unpackCStringLen# to create Strings from string literals

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Wed Jun 15 11:15:49 UTC 2016


#5218: Add unpackCStringLen# to create Strings from string literals
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        Reporter:  tibbe             |                Owner:  thoughtpolice
            Type:  feature request   |               Status:  new
        Priority:  normal            |            Milestone:
       Component:  Compiler          |              Version:  7.0.3
      Resolution:                    |             Keywords:
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |         Architecture:
 Type of failure:  Runtime           |  Unknown/Multiple
  performance bug                    |            Test Case:
      Blocked By:                    |             Blocking:
 Related Tickets:  #5877 #10064      |  Differential Rev(s):
       Wiki Page:                    |
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Comment (by simonpj):

 Sounds plausible, although I have not re-read the whole thread.  Best to
 think of `viewCString#` as a primop, I think.

 Check with the `bytestring` folk to be sure it'll meet their goals.

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