The File Compressor

This Rust project is a command-line application that compresses files using the flate2 crate. It reads an input file, compresses it using Gzip, and writes the compressed data to an output file.

Features

1. Compress Files: Compress any file using Gzip compression.
2. Time Measurement: Records and displays the time taken to compress the file.
3. CLI Usage: Simple command-line interface for easy usage.

Prerequisites

Before running this project, ensure you have the following installed: Rust

Getting Started

Clone the Repository

git clone: https://github.com/yourusername/rust-file-compressor.git

cd rust-file-compressor

Build the Project

Build the project using Cargo:

cargo build --release

Running the Application

Run the application with the required arguments:

cargo run --release -- <input_file> <compressed_file>

For example: cargo run --release -- input.txt compressed.txt

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please create a pull request with a clear description of your changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.