Generate a new package for an executable.
Section: Create projects
Create a new binary crate
bash
bash
cargo new hello-cliExplanation
`cargo new` creates a new package with a manifest and starter source.
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Initialize Cargo in an existing directory
Create a manifest in the current project folder.
Locate the manifest
Print the path to the Cargo.toml file Cargo will use.