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Section `Unchecked Uninitialized Memory` could now mention `array::from_fn`

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Description

This section Unchecked Uninitialized Memory could also mention array::from_fn as a safe way to initialize an array with a fair amount of flexibility.

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Read the Nomicon's Unchecked Uninitialized Memory section at the linked page. Confirm how array::from_fn provides a safe, flexible way to initialize an array, then update the section to mention it. Done means the documentation includes this relevant safe alternative.

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Tech stack
rust
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documentation
Issue type
Documentation
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1/5
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