Type-check without producing final binaries.
Section: Compiler diagnostics
Run a fast compile check
bash
bash
cargo checkExplanation
Useful for fast feedback when the goal is to surface compiler errors quickly.
Learn the surrounding workflow
Compare similar commands or jump into common fixes when this command is part of a bigger troubleshooting path.
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Emit machine-readable diagnostics
Print messages in JSON form for editor tooling or scripts.
Apply compiler suggestions automatically
Use rustc suggestions to fix straightforward issues.
Apply suggestions even with a broken crate
Try fixing code even if the crate currently does not compile cleanly.