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 is modernizing its mobile systems by transitioning from legacy C code to Rust, a move aimed at improving efficiency and safety.
Meta is undertaking a significant project to rewrite its legacy C code in mobile applications using Rust. This transition is part of an effort to modernize systems at scale. Software engineers Elaine and Buping discuss the challenges and benefits of this initiative on the latest Meta Tech Podcast. For more details, visit Meta Engineering.