EmbeddingGemma 2: an open, lightweight multimodal embedding model
deepmind.google·6d ago
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Lobsters·Aug 18·5 min read
Experiment in reducing target directory size on nightly
TL;DR
Cargo will experiment with enabling the -Zembed-metadata=no feature by default on the nightly channel to reduce target directory size. This aims to address user concerns about high disk usage from Rust compilation artifacts.
✦ Why It Matters
Try the nightly channel to see if the new feature reduces your disk usage without requiring changes.
Key Takeaways
- Enable -Zembed-metadata=no to reduce target directory size.
- Report any issues encountered during the experiment.
- Understand that .rmeta files may need to be linked manually.
- Opt-out by setting CARGO_UNSTABLE_EMBED_METADATA=true if necessary.
How It Works
The -Zembed-metadata=no feature prevents the compiler from including crate metadata in .rlib files, which reduces duplication. This is achieved by stopping the generation of .rmeta files after the library has finished compiling, thus saving disk space.