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cargo-doc: Build documentation without accessing the network.
$ cargo doc --offline
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The command "cargo doc --offline" is a command used in Rust programming language with the "Cargo" package manager. It generates documentation for a Rust project and instructs Cargo to use only locally available dependencies during the process.

Here's a breakdown of each part of the command:

  • "cargo": It is the command-line tool and package manager for Rust projects.
  • "doc": It is a subcommand used to generate documentation for a Rust project. It analyzes the source code and creates HTML documentation for the project and its dependencies.
  • "--offline": It is a flag or an option passed to the "doc" subcommand. When this flag is used, Cargo ensures that no network connections are made during the documentation generation process. It instructs Cargo to only use locally available dependency packages and their documentation if previously downloaded.

By using "--offline" option, you ensure that Cargo does not make any network requests or downloads new dependencies while generating documentation. This can be useful in scenarios where you don't have an active internet connection or to ensure the documentation generation process is reproducible and doesn't rely on the availability of external resources.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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