cargo-chef
A cargo subcommand that speeds up Rust Docker builds by caching dependencies using Docker layer caching.
What is cargo-chef?
cargo-chef is a cargo subcommand that optimizes Rust Docker builds by leveraging Docker's layer caching. It analyzes a Rust project to create a recipe of minimal required files, allowing dependencies to be built and cached separately from application code, which significantly reduces build times.
Rust developers building containerized applications with Docker, particularly those working on backend services or projects where fast, incremental Docker builds are critical.
Developers choose cargo-chef over manual Dockerfile tweaks because it automatically handles workspace changes, adapts to project reorganizations, and provides robust dependency caching without fragile workarounds, ensuring maintainable and fast builds as projects evolve.
Overview
A cargo-subcommand to speed up Rust Docker builds using Docker layer caching.
Use Cases
Best For
- Speeding up Docker builds for Rust projects by caching dependencies in a separate layer.
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