rust-lang / rust-lang/rust-bindgen

Document how to use bindgen with pkg-config or similar.

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Description

It may be useful to see documentation on bindgen being integrated with it, or with stuff that requires altering the include path in bindgen in general.

It'd be a nice addition to the book I think.

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Research direction

Start by locating the bindgen book and reviewing its existing guidance on integrating bindgen with external C or C++ libraries. Document pkg-config usage and general include-path adjustments, with completion marked by a clear addition to the book covering these workflows.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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