Add CS0677 workaround documentation using nint#48072
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[WIP] Missing a way to work around CS0677
Add CS0677 workaround documentation using nint
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This is ready for final review, with my suggested changed.
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This PR adds documentation for a potential workaround to compiler error CS0677 by using
nintas an alternative tolongwhen declaring volatile fields.The CS0677 error occurs when attempting to use the
volatilekeyword with types that cannot guarantee atomic access, such aslong:The documentation now includes a "Potential workarounds" section that explains how
nint(native-sized integer) can be used as an alternative:The workaround section explains:
nintguarantees atomic access and works withvolatileThis addresses a gap in the documentation where developers encountering CS0677 with
longhad no guidance on potential solutions.Fixes #45367.
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