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JUNE 15, 2026
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libctf: Remove unused variable initialized to itself

Removes an unused variable in libctf that was initialized to itself.

This patch removes an unused variable name_ from ctf-link.c in the libctf library. The variable was initialized but never used, and this change has been rebased on the latest master branch. The original commit was approved four years ago but never applied.

In Details

libctf handles CTF (Compact Type Format) data, which describes data types in compiled programs. The patch removes dead code from the CTF linker.

For Context

libctf is a library for handling type information in binary files, used for debugging and analysis. Removing unused variables improves code clarity and reduces potential for confusion.

Filed Under: libctfdead codecleanup