What are compile flags that will speedup compile time in debug build?

126 · Users Rust Lang · May 24, 2026, 11:50 a.m.
Summary
The blog post explores various compile flags that can significantly reduce compile time for Rust projects, focusing on the use of cranelift, a faster back-end for Rust compilation. The author shares personal findings, showing a dramatic decrease in compile time from 1 minute to 19 seconds for a medium-sized debug build. The post seeks additional flags from the community that could further improve compilation speed, making it an interactive and informative read for Rust developers.