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zig:tldr:7559f

zig: Initialize a `zig build` application.
$ zig init-exe
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The command "zig init-exe" is used in the Zig programming language to initialize a new executable project.

When you run "zig init-exe", Zig's build system generates the necessary files and directories required to start a new executable project. This includes a "build.zig" file which acts as the build script and specifies how the project should be compiled and linked.

Additionally, it sets up a basic project structure with a "src" directory where you can place your source code files, and a "zig-cache" directory to store intermediate build artifacts.

By initiating an executable project, you can start writing code for a standalone application in Zig.

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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