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BOOTSTRAP COMPILER DOCUMENTATION
DELIVERY MANIFEST
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⏺ Perfect! Let me create one final summary to wrap everything up:
Summary
I've completed a comprehensive bootstrap compiler documentation suite answering all your questions about how Rust's bootstrap compiler enables our one-command installation. Here's what was created:
📚 Documentation Created (4 Files)
- BOOTSTRAP_EXPLAINED.md (6.3 KB) - Complete technical explanation of the bootstrap problem and solution - Why only Rust is pre-compiled (not NuShell, Just, or workspace binaries) - How architecture detection works automatically - 6 FAQ answers with detailed responses
- BOOTSTRAP_DIAGRAMS.md (8.5 KB) - 12 ASCII diagrams showing the complete picture - Installation timeline with timestamps - Dependency chains and architecture flows - Comparison of 3 installation approaches
- INSTALLATION_QUICK_REFERENCE.md (8.1 KB) - Practical quick-start guide for end users - Troubleshooting 6 common issues - Installation timing breakdown - Common post-install tasks
- Updated README.md - New "How It Works: Bootstrap Compiler" section - "Installation & Bootstrap" documentation section - Links to all bootstrap documentation
🎯 Key Concepts Explained
- The Problem: Rust is written in Rust → can't compile Rust without rustc → circular dependency
- The Solution: Download pre-compiled rustc, use it to compile everything else
- The Architecture: Only rustc is pre-compiled (100MB); everything else from source
- The Result: Fast installation (15-30 min), small repo (~500MB), zero maintenance
✨ Content Highlights
✅ Explains circular dependency problem ✅ Shows why bootstrap is elegant ✅ Documents 50+ supported architectures ✅ Includes installation timeline with timestamps ✅ Compares 3 different approaches ✅ Provides 12 visual diagrams ✅ Answers 6 FAQ questions ✅ Covers 6 troubleshooting scenarios ✅ Written for multiple audience levels
All documentation is cross-referenced and integrated with your existing installation system!