How to use build scripts

Use mdbook commands to build, test, and serve the Rust book documentation locally.

mdbook build
mdbook test --library-path packages/trpl/target/debug/deps
mdbook serve

For CI automation, configure .github/workflows/main.yml to install mdbook via curl and tar, then run mdbook test with the --library-path flag pointing to packages/trpl/target/debug/deps to resolve external crate dependencies.

Build scripts automate the process of turning your book's source files into a finished website or PDF. You use them to check for errors, compile the content, and preview the result before sharing it. Think of it like a kitchen robot that chops, cooks, and plates your meal so you don't have to do it by hand every time.