Is it reliable to use cargo miri run instead of cargo run during development? Because it compiles much faster

· Users Rust Lang · May 23, 2026, 7:51 p.m.
Summary
This post discusses the performance differences between using 'cargo miri run' and 'cargo run' in Rust development, highlighting that 'cargo miri run' can significantly speed up incremental compilation times, which is beneficial for development tasks that require frequent re-execution, such as GUI applications. The author encourages discussion on the potential drawbacks of using Miri for hot reloading during development.
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