cargo-rustc:tldr:44077

cargo-rustc: Build artifacts in release mode, with optimizations.

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$ cargo rustc --release

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The command "cargo rustc --release" is used in the Rust programming language build system called Cargo to compile a Rust program in release mode.

Here is what each part of the command does:

"cargo" refers to the executable command provided by Cargo, the Rust package manager and build tool.
"rustc" is the Rust compiler that is invoked by Cargo for compiling the Rust code.
"--release" is an option passed to rustc that instructs it to build the program in release mode.

In release mode, the compiler applies various optimizations to the code, resulting in a faster and more efficient executable. Additionally, some debug features, like asserts, are disabled in release mode to further optimize the code size and performance.

By executing the "cargo rustc --release" command, Cargo will compile the Rust program in release mode and produce an optimized executable. The compiled binary can then be located in the "target/release" directory of your Rust project, allowing you to execute the optimized version of your program.

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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