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How does Rust achieve zero-cost abstractions via LLVM?

Updated May 24, 2026

Short answer

LLVM removes abstraction overhead through inlining and monomorphization.

Deep explanation

Generics compile into specialized versions per type. This eliminates runtime dispatch cost in most cases.

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