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Clarify build options in debugging documentation

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Updated documentation to clarify that building without optimization can lead to faster builds.
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@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ In the development shell, set the `mesonBuildType` environment variable to `debu
Then, proceed to build Nix as described in [Building Nix](./building.md). Then, proceed to build Nix as described in [Building Nix](./building.md).
This will build Nix with debug symbols, which are essential for effective debugging. This will build Nix with debug symbols, which are essential for effective debugging.
It is also possible to build without debugging for faster build: It is also possible to build without optimization for faster build:
```console ```console
[nix-shell]$ NIX_HARDENING_ENABLE=$(printLines $NIX_HARDENING_ENABLE | grep -v fortify) [nix-shell]$ NIX_HARDENING_ENABLE=$(printLines $NIX_HARDENING_ENABLE | grep -v fortify)