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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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