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Rust's Pub Use Re-Exports: The API Tweak Crate Authors Ignore at Their Peril

Deep in a module maze, your Rust crate's users trip over paths. Pub use re-exports fix it—smartly, without exposing guts. Here's the data on why it matters.

Rust code example of pub use re-exporting add_to_waitlist from nested module

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Pub use re-exports simplify crate APIs, boosting adoption. 𝕏
  • Nested paths cut import boilerplate, bash-style. 𝕏
  • Avoid glob imports; they pollute—stick to precise re-exports. 𝕏
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