GitAuto: [FEATURE] Add support to Cargo/Crates
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Resolves #230
What is the feature
We are adding support to publish this project as a Rust crate to Crates.io, the official Rust package registry. This will enable Rust developers to easily integrate the functionalities provided by this repository into their projects using Cargo, Rust's package manager.
Why we need the feature
Publishing the project as a Rust crate offers several benefits:
Cargo.toml
, simplifying the installation process.How to implement and why
To implement this feature, we will follow these steps:
Create or Update the
Cargo.toml
File:Add a
Cargo.toml
file at the root of the project if it doesn't exist.Include necessary package metadata such as name, version, description, authors, and license.
Example
Cargo.toml
:This file informs Cargo about the package details and dependencies.
Organize the Rust Code:
src
directory, following standard Rust project structure.lib.rs
file insrc
for a library crate.Configure as a Library Crate:
lib.rs
file.pub
declarations inlib.rs
.Add Documentation and Examples:
///
) to document the public API.examples
directory.Verify the Crate Locally:
cargo build
to ensure the crate builds successfully.cargo test
to confirm all tests pass.cargo package
to simulate the packaging process and verify all files are included.Publish to Crates.io:
Ensure you have a Crates.io account and obtain an API token.
Authenticate with
cargo login <token>
.Publish the crate using:
Publishing makes the crate available for others to use via Cargo.
Update Documentation:
Add instructions to
README.md
on how to include the crate in other projects:Include a Crates.io badge in
README.md
for easy access:Consider Continuous Integration:
Follow Best Practices:
.gitignore
and, if needed, an explicit include/exclude list inCargo.toml
.Reasoning:
Cargo.toml
file with accurate metadata is crucial for Cargo and Crates.io to recognize and display the package correctly.About backward compatibility
As this is the initial release of the Rust crate, backward compatibility with previous Rust versions or APIs is not a concern. Moving forward, we should:
By considering backward compatibility from the outset, we can provide a reliable and stable experience for developers who adopt the crate.
Test these changes locally