Expand `crate_name` documentation.

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2/5
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1-3 hours
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35/100
Issue type
Documentation
Clarity
Mostly clear
Activity status
Stale
Tech stack
rust
Domain
documentation

Research direction

Start by locating the crate_name attribute documentation in the Rust Reference and checking how it describes the attribute. Clarify what the crate name is used for, including its effect on the output file, and consider whether other behavior needs explanation; done means the documentation accurately explains its purpose and effects.

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A-attributes

The crate_name attribute doesn't really explain what the crate name is or what it does. At a minimum, I know that it sets the output file, but I suspect there is more to it than that.

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