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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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