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How does Rust handle FFI (Foreign Function Interface)?

Updated May 24, 2026

Short answer

Rust uses FFI via extern blocks to call C-compatible functions.

Deep explanation

FFI allows Rust to interact with C libraries using extern "C" ABI. Memory safety is not guaranteed across the boundary, so unsafe blocks are required. Proper ownership and allocation conventions must be respected.

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