LukeMathWalker / LukeMathWalker/cargo-chef

How to use cargo chef with -Zgit=shallow-deps

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Description

When using git repos as dependencies, it is convenient to shallow clone them to avoid loading useless data. (see https://doc.rust-lang.org/cargo/reference/unstable.html#git). How to use it in combination with cargo chef?

Same for index `-Zgit=shallow-index`, allows to shallow clone the package index.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start by reading Cargo's unstable documentation for -Zgit=shallow-deps and -Zgit=shallow-index, then inspect cargo-chef's documented usage and command entry points. Determine whether the project can use these flags directly or needs explicit guidance; done means the supported usage or limitation is documented for both options.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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