clippy::default_trait_access: calling `String::default()` is more clear than this expression

What you see

warning: calling `String::default()` is more clear than this expression
 --> main.rs:3:17
  |
3 | let s: String = Default::default();
  |                 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ help: try: `String::default()`
  |
  = help: for further information visit https://rust-lang.github.io/rust-clippy/stable/index.html#default_trait_access
  = note: `-W clippy::default-trait-access` implied by `-W clippy::pedantic`

Real output of Clippy 0.1.99 (Rust 1.99) on the example below. Names and line numbers in yours will differ.

Does it matter?

It’s easier for the reader if the name of the type is used, rather than the generic Default.

Stricter lints with some false positives. Off by default; opt in with clippy::pedantic.

How to fix it

Clippy does not fix this one automatically. Change the code by hand:

Flagged

let s: String = Default::default();

Write this instead

let s = String::default();

Turn it off, or on

It is off by default. To use it, set it to warn or deny:

[lints.clippy]
default_trait_access = "warn"

#![warn(clippy::default_trait_access)]

cargo clippy -- -W clippy::default-trait-access

The [lints] table needs Rust 1.74 or newer. In a workspace, put it under [workspace.lints.clippy] and add [lints] workspace = true to each member.