Add CS0677 workaround documentation using nint #48072
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This PR adds documentation for a potential workaround to compiler error CS0677 by using
nint
as an alternative tolong
when declaring volatile fields.The CS0677 error occurs when attempting to use the
volatile
keyword 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:
nint
guarantees atomic access and works withvolatile
This addresses a gap in the documentation where developers encountering CS0677 with
long
had no guidance on potential solutions.Fixes #45367.
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