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nim: Compile a source file with release optimizations enabled.
$ nim compile -d:release ${filename-nim}
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The command "nim compile -d:release ${filename-nim}" is a command used to compile a Nim source code file into an executable binary file. Here's a breakdown of the different parts:

  • "nim compile" is the main command used to compile a Nim source code file.
  • "-d:release" is a compiler flag or option. In this case, it specifies that the compilation should be performed in release mode. Release mode generally optimizes the code for better performance.
  • "${filename-nim}" is a placeholder for the actual filename of the Nim source code file. It is enclosed in curly braces and preceded by a dollar sign. This syntax is commonly used in command-line interfaces to substitute variables with their corresponding values.

When you run this command, you should replace "${filename-nim}" with the actual name of the Nim source code file you want to compile. For example, if your file is named "mycode.nim", the command would be: "nim compile -d:release mycode.nim".

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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