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Windows cargo test on Windows equivalent in Linux

Runs Rust project tests.

Windows cargo test on Windows
Linux equivalents
Debian/Ubuntu install with apt when missing
cargo test
Fedora install with dnf when missing
cargo test
Arch install with pacman when missing
cargo test

Overview

What this command does

Runs Rust project tests.

Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.

Practical tasks

Common use cases

Run Rust tests

Runs Rust project tests.

cargo test

Run Rust tests

cargo --help

Show command help when supported

man cargo

Open the manual page when installed

Ready to run

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cargo test

Walkthrough

Examples with explanations

# Windows equivalent: cargo test on Windows
cargo test

Reference

Common options and variations

Command or optionUse
cargo testRun Rust tests
cargo --helpShow command help when supported
man cargoOpen the manual page when installed

Distro differences

Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch

The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.

DistributionPackage manager / baseEquivalent commandDifference to notice
Debian/Ubuntu install with apt when missing cargo test Same command on this distribution.
Fedora install with dnf when missing cargo test Same command on this distribution.
Arch install with pacman when missing cargo test Same command on this distribution.

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