Cargo Target Directories: Why Rust Projects Eat 10GB Each

Each Rust project's target/ directory can easily hit 5-15GB. If you have 10 projects on your machine, that's 50-150GB of disk space consumed by build artifacts alone. On a 256GB or 512GB MacBook, that's a significant chunk of your drive gone to compiled code you probably aren't actively using. This isn't a bug. It's a direct consequence of how Rust's compilation model works — and once you understand the mechanics, you can make informed decisions about what to clean and how to prevent the bloat f