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Devin Coughlin

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Devin Coughlin

Worked on the swiftlang/swift-build repository to deliver a secure-by-default build capability, focusing on consolidating security features into a single, manageable setting. Developed an Enhanced Security Build Setting that unifies multiple compiler and linker options, enabling features such as pointer authentication, typed allocators, hardened C++ libraries, stack zero initialization, and security-focused compiler warnings by default. The implementation maintained flexibility by allowing individual security features to be toggled per project as needed. This work involved configuring Xcode build settings and managing compiler flags, leveraging expertise in C, C++, and Swift to strengthen the security posture across build environments.

Overall Statistics

Feature vs Bugs

100%Features

Repository Contributions

1Total
Bugs
0
Commits
1
Features
1
Lines of code
930
Activity Months1

Work History

July 2025

1 Commits • 1 Features

Jul 1, 2025

July 2025 monthly summary for swiftlang/swift-build focused on delivering a secure-by-default build capability and solidifying the security posture across projects.

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Quality Metrics

Correctness100.0%
Maintainability100.0%
Architecture100.0%
Performance80.0%
AI Usage20.0%

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

CC++Objective-CSwift

Technical Skills

Build System ConfigurationCompiler FlagsSecurity FeaturesXcode Build Settings

Repositories Contributed To

1 repo

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swiftlang/swift-build

Jul 2025 Jul 2025
1 Month active

Languages Used

CC++Objective-CSwift

Technical Skills

Build System ConfigurationCompiler FlagsSecurity FeaturesXcode Build Settings