Cargo

Cargo is the official package manager and build system for the Rust programming language. It handles project creation, dependency management, compilation, testing, and distribution of Rust packages (called crates). It streamlines the development workflow by automating common tasks and ensuring consistent builds across environments.

Also known as: Cargo package manager, Rust Cargo, Cargo build tool, Cargo CLI, Cargo crate manager

Why learn Cargo?

Developers should learn Cargo when working with Rust, as it is the standard tool for managing Rust projects and dependencies. It is essential for building, testing, and publishing Rust crates, and it simplifies collaboration by using a Cargo.toml file to declare project metadata and dependencies, making it crucial for any Rust-based application or library development.

Learning Resources

• docs: The Cargo Book
• tutorial: Rust Programming Language - Chapter on Cargo
• tutorial: Cargo Tutorial on Rust by Example
• docs: Cargo Commands Reference
• video: Rust and Cargo Crash Course on YouTube