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rustup-init.sh: Run `rustup-init` and specify additional components or targets to install.
$ rustup-init.sh --target ${target} --component ${component}
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This command is using the rustup-init.sh script to initialize and set up the Rust programming language development environment.

Here is the breakdown of the command:

  • rustup-init.sh: This is the main script that is being executed. It is responsible for installing Rust and managing the Rust toolchain.

  • --target ${target}: This option specifies the target platform or architecture for which you want to install the Rust toolchain components. ${target} is likely a variable that holds the specific target value, which could be something like x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu for a 64-bit Linux system. By providing the target, you can create builds specifically tailored for that platform.

  • --component ${component}: This option specifies the Rust language components to install. ${component} is also likely a variable holding the desired component value, such as rustfmt for the Rust code formatting tool. Components are additional tools or libraries that can be installed alongside the Rust toolchain to enhance the development experience.

In summary, this command initializes the Rust development environment, allows you to specify the target platform, and choose additional components to install.

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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