One of the most anticipated additions is the cfg_select! macro. Historically, handling complex conditional compilation required external crates like cfg-if . This new built-in macro acts like a compile-time match statement for configurations, streamlining cross-platform development directly in the standard library. If-Let Guards in Match Expressions
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: You can now use the dep: prefix in the [features] table to refer to an optional dependency without automatically exposing it as a feature of the same name. One of the most anticipated additions is the cfg_select
Why it matters: More concise and expressive match usage makes functional-style Rust code cleaner and easier to maintain. This new built-in macro acts like a compile-time
of the command-line tool, aimed at improving the developer experience. Key Changes in v6 Simplified Installation : You can now install it directly via cargo install rustlings without needing to clone the entire repository. Better LSP Support
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