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MAINTAINERS: Sort various maintainers.

Sort the MAINTAINERS file's `Various Maintainers` section by area and then name, clarifying formatting.

The MAINTAINERS file’s “Various Maintainers” section is now sorted by area and then name. The commit also introduces a formatting convention where overflowing fields are terminated by exactly two spaces, which enables easier parsing.

In Details

This commit modifies the MAINTAINERS file, specifically the 'Various Maintainers' section. The entries are now sorted by area and then name. A formatting convention for overflowing fields is also introduced to aid parsing.

For Context

The MAINTAINERS file lists who is responsible for different parts of the GCC project, and who should review patches. This commit sorts the list to make it easier to find the right person. Specifically, it sorts the 'Various Maintainers' section by area of responsibility and then by name. The commit also establishes a formatting rule for fields that exceed their allotted space, using two spaces as a terminator to facilitate parsing.

Filed Under: maintainerssortformatting