Pin dependency versions in Cargo.toml to prevent breaking changes and update manually when ready.
Handle breaking changes by pinning dependency versions in Cargo.toml and updating them only after verifying compatibility with your code.
[dependencies]
# Pin to a specific version to prevent unexpected breaking changes
my-crate = "1.2.3"
When you are ready to upgrade, run cargo update my-crate to fetch the latest compatible version, then fix any compilation errors caused by API changes.
Dependencies can change how they work between versions, which might break your code. Pinning a version locks your project to a specific, known-working release so updates don't happen automatically. Think of it like ordering a specific model of a car; you get exactly what you asked for, not a new model with different features you haven't tested yet.