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Cargo Add Command: Add Development Dependency
Use for add development dependency with Cargo Add. Exact CLI syntax to add development dependency using Cargo Add.
When to use this: Use for add development dependency with Cargo Add.
Command Syntax
cargo add <dependency> --<dev|build>cargo add <dependency> --<dev|build>Command Breakdown
--<dev|build>- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to add development dependency using Cargo Add.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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