Crates and Dependencies: NuGet, Meet Cargo
Day 23… let’s talk about how Rust gets its packages! If you’re coming from the .NET world, you’re no stranger to NuGet. It’s been your trusty sidekick for pulling in libraries, managing versions, and bloating that csproj file with package references.
In Rust, the equivalent is Cargo, and its packages are called crates. But here’s the twist: Cargo doesn’t just handle your dependencies. It’s your project manager, your build system, your tester, and your publisher, all rolled into one delightful tool.