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Help text should mention that `use` works to bring in crates in 2018 mode

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Description

To use a crate, add the appropriate extern crate foo line to the code.

And the example should be updated.

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Research direction

Start by locating the help text and example referenced in the issue, then compare their 2018-mode guidance with the requested use syntax. Update the wording so it no longer presents extern crate as the only way to bring in a crate, and verify the revised example.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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