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Simplify elf64_alpha_relocate_section

This commit simplifies elf64_alpha_relocate_section by using elf_section_data to get the dynamic relocation section.

The function elf64_alpha_relocate_section in bfd/elf64-alpha.c is simplified. It now uses elf_section_data to get the dynamic relocation section associated with the input section. This removes redundant code and improves readability.

In Details

This commit simplifies elf64_alpha_relocate_section in bfd/elf64-alpha.c. It uses elf_section_data to get the dynamic relocation section associated with the input section. This change relies on a prior commit (83bac4b01082) that set the elf_section_data. The interaction with _bfd_elf_make_dynamic_reloc_section is relevant.

For Context

The Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library provides a generic interface to different object file formats. The ELF format is a common format for executables, object code, shared libraries, and core dumps. Relocation is the process of adjusting addresses in the object code to account for the actual load address. This commit simplifies this process for the Alpha architecture.

Filed Under: bfdelfalpharelocationrefactor