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gccrs: Refactor CompileDrop and add DropBuilder

Refactoring in gccrs improves drop-related compilation by isolating drop logic.

This patch refactors the drop compilation logic in gccrs by introducing a new DropBuilder class and making Context a member of CompileDrop. This change isolates drop-specific APIs from the main compile context, improving modularity and maintainability.

In Details

The CompileDrop class in rust-compile-drop.cc now holds a Context member, and drop candidate management (note/peek operations) has been moved from Context to DropBuilder. This is a refactoring effort in the backend code generation for Rust, specifically concerning the handling of destructors and resource cleanup.

For Context
DropBuilder
A new class in gccrs responsible for managing and collecting drop candidates, isolating this logic from the main compile context.
CompileDrop
A class within gccrs that compiles the necessary code for dropping variables and resources.
Context
In the context of gccrs compilation, this likely refers to the compiler's internal state and environment during the compilation process.
Filed Under: gccrsrefactorbackendcodegen