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Feature: automatically install sccache

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Description

It would be great if sccache would be pre-installed in the Rust docker images. The sccache binary is less than 7MB which would increase the size of the latest slim-buster image from 254MB to ~ 260MB. By default it should be disabled and enabling can be done by setting the RUSTC_WRAPPER environment variable.

I can make a PR to add the necessary changes but I would like to know if it's something that the Rust team would approve. Thanks!

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Start by inspecting the repository's Rust Docker image definitions and how the slim-buster image is built. Check how sccache can be included while remaining disabled by default and enabled through RUSTC_WRAPPER; done means the relevant images contain the binary without changing default compiler behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
docker, rust
Domain
devops
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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