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How does Rust support extensible plugin architectures safely?
Updated May 24, 2026
Short answer
Rust supports plugin systems via dynamic libraries and trait-based interfaces.
Deep explanation
Plugin architectures use dynamic loading (libloading) and trait object boundaries. Safety is enforced by limiting unsafe FFI boundaries and validating plugin interfaces.
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