How can I create a temporary file in Rust and handle potential errors?

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How can I create a temporary file in Rust and handle potential errors?
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Use the `tempfile` crate. It provides functions like `tempfile::NamedTempFile` which automatically creates a temporary file and handles cleanup. Example: `use tempfile::NamedTempFile; ... let temp_file = NamedTempFile::new()?; ...`. The `?` operator will propagate any errors during file creation.