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From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2025 15:07:14 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Initial plan


From 492e0e6c01626eedc9d08d9310387c024a5fd05b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2025 15:16:49 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Fix blazesym build issue on aarch64 and improve error
 handling

Co-authored-by: yunwei37 <34985212+yunwei37@users.noreply.github.com>
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+# Blazesym Build Workaround for ARM64 Platforms
+
+This document provides workarounds for the blazesym build issue reported in [issue #148](https://github.com/eunomia-bpf/bpf-developer-tutorial/issues/148).
+
+## Issue Description
+
+When building blazesym with the `cheader` feature on ARM64 (aarch64) platforms, you may encounter the following error:
+
+```
+/usr/bin/ld: discarded output section: `.got.plt'
+collect2: error: ld returned 1 exit status
+```
+
+This error occurs because the linker script used for generating test files is too aggressive in discarding sections, including the `.got.plt` section which is essential on ARM64 platforms.
+
+## Workarounds
+
+### Option 1: Skip Test File Generation (Recommended)
+
+The easiest workaround is to build blazesym with the `dont-generate-test-files` feature flag:
+
+```bash
+cd src/third_party/blazesym
+cargo build --features=cheader,dont-generate-test-files
+```
+
+This flag skips the generation of test files that cause the linker issue.
+
+### Option 2: Install LLVM Tools
+
+If you want to build with test files, ensure you have `llvm-gsymutil` installed:
+
+```bash
+# On Ubuntu/Debian:
+sudo apt install llvm
+
+# On other systems, install LLVM development tools
+```
+
+### Option 3: Use Fixed Linker Script
+
+The linker script has been improved to be less aggressive about discarding sections. The fixed script avoids discarding essential sections like `.got.plt` that are needed on ARM64.
+
+## For Developers
+
+If you're working on examples that don't require blazesym's C header generation, you can simply build without the `cheader` feature:
+
+```bash
+cd src/third_party/blazesym
+cargo build
+```
+
+## Additional Notes
+
+- This issue is specific to ARM64 platforms and certain linker versions
+- The workaround does not affect the core functionality of blazesym
+- Test file generation is only needed for blazesym's internal testing, not for normal usage
+
+## References
+
+- [Issue #148](https://github.com/eunomia-bpf/bpf-developer-tutorial/issues/148)
+- [Blazesym Repository](https://github.com/libbpf/blazesym)
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From 5dc0c240d3ffe3aeb1cfd3c7bd95ea70e2c84fa7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2025 15:18:41 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Update documentation with ARM64 blazesym build workaround

Co-authored-by: yunwei37 <34985212+yunwei37@users.noreply.github.com>
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 This error occurs because the linker script used for generating test files is too aggressive in discarding sections, including the `.got.plt` section which is essential on ARM64 platforms.
 
-## Workarounds
+## Solution
 
-### Option 1: Skip Test File Generation (Recommended)
+**The tutorial repository already includes a workaround for this issue.** The examples that use blazesym (like `src/12-profile` and `src/16-memleak`) are configured to use the `dont-generate-test-files` feature flag when building blazesym.
 
-The easiest workaround is to build blazesym with the `dont-generate-test-files` feature flag:
-
-```bash
-cd src/third_party/blazesym
-cargo build --features=cheader,dont-generate-test-files
+You can see this in their Makefiles:
+```makefile
+$(LIBBLAZESYM_SRC)/target/release/libblazesym.a::
+	$(Q)cd $(LIBBLAZESYM_SRC) && $(CARGO) build --features=cheader,dont-generate-test-files --release
 ```
 
-This flag skips the generation of test files that cause the linker issue.
+## If You Encounter This Issue
 
-### Option 2: Install LLVM Tools
+### For Tutorial Examples
+Simply use the provided Makefiles:
+```bash
+cd src/12-profile  # or src/16-memleak
+make
+```
 
-If you want to build with test files, ensure you have `llvm-gsymutil` installed:
+### For Manual Blazesym Building
+If you need to build blazesym manually, use the `dont-generate-test-files` feature:
 
 ```bash
-# On Ubuntu/Debian:
-sudo apt install llvm
-
-# On other systems, install LLVM development tools
+cd src/third_party/blazesym
+cargo build --features=cheader,dont-generate-test-files
 ```
 
-### Option 3: Use Fixed Linker Script
+### Alternative Workarounds
 
-The linker script has been improved to be less aggressive about discarding sections. The fixed script avoids discarding essential sections like `.got.plt` that are needed on ARM64.
+1. **Skip C Header Generation** (if you don't need C headers):
+   ```bash
+   cd src/third_party/blazesym
+   cargo build
+   ```
 
-## For Developers
+2. **Install LLVM Tools** (if you want full test support):
+   ```bash
+   # On Ubuntu/Debian:
+   sudo apt install llvm
+   
+   # Then build normally:
+   cargo build --features=cheader
+   ```
 
-If you're working on examples that don't require blazesym's C header generation, you can simply build without the `cheader` feature:
+## Technical Details
 
-```bash
-cd src/third_party/blazesym
-cargo build
-```
+The issue is caused by the linker script in `data/test-gsym.ld` being too aggressive in discarding sections. On ARM64 platforms, the `.got.plt` section is essential and cannot be discarded.
+
+The `dont-generate-test-files` feature flag bypasses the generation of test files that require this problematic linker script, allowing blazesym to build successfully while maintaining all core functionality.
 
-## Additional Notes
+## Impact
 
-- This issue is specific to ARM64 platforms and certain linker versions
-- The workaround does not affect the core functionality of blazesym
-- Test file generation is only needed for blazesym's internal testing, not for normal usage
+- **Core blazesym functionality**: ✅ Not affected
+- **C header generation**: ✅ Works with the workaround
+- **Test file generation**: ⚠️ Skipped on problematic platforms
+- **Symbol resolution**: ✅ Works normally
 
 ## References
 
 - [Issue #148](https://github.com/eunomia-bpf/bpf-developer-tutorial/issues/148)
-- [Blazesym Repository](https://github.com/libbpf/blazesym)
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+- [Blazesym Repository](https://github.com/libbpf/blazesym)
+- [ARM64 GOT/PLT Documentation](https://developer.arm.com/documentation/dui0803/j/ELF-features/Global-Offset-Table--GOT-)
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+++ b/README.md
@@ -168,6 +168,12 @@ cd src/24-hide
 make
 ```
 
+## Known Issues
+
+### ARM64 Build Issue with Blazesym
+
+If you encounter build errors on ARM64 (aarch64) platforms related to blazesym, see [BLAZESYM_BUILD_WORKAROUND.md](BLAZESYM_BUILD_WORKAROUND.md) for solutions. The tutorial examples are already configured with appropriate workarounds.
+
 ## LICENSE
 
 MIT