Meta's Transition from C to Rust on Mobile
Jul 01, 2025
Sources: https://engineering.fb.com/2025/07/01/developer-tools/an-inside-look-at-metas-transition-from-c-to-rust-on-mobile/, Meta
Meta's Transition from C to Rust on Mobile
Meta discusses its project to transition from legacy C code to Rust for mobile applications, focusing on modernization efforts.
Meta is undertaking a significant project to modernize its mobile applications by rewriting legacy C code in Rust. This transition aims to improve system performance and security. In a recent episode of the Meta Tech Podcast, engineers Elaine and Buping shared insights into the challenges and benefits of this transition. For more details, visit Meta’s Engineering Blog.