An inside look at Meta’s transition from C to Rust on mobile
Meta Tech Podcast: Transition from C to Rust on Mobile
Overview
Pascal Hartig hosts a Meta Tech Podcast episode featuring Elaine and Buping, two software engineers at Meta working on rewriting decades-old C code in one of Meta's core messaging libraries in Rust. This ambitious project aims to transform a central messaging library shared across Messenger, Facebook, Instagram, and Meta’s AR/VR platforms.
Key Points Discussed
- Project Scope: Transitioning from C to Rust in a core messaging library.
- Approach: Tackling the project without prior background in Rust.
- Optimizing for Developer Happiness: Emphasizing the importance of developer experience in the transition.
- Podcast Platforms: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, and more.
Listen and Learn
Listen to the full episode for insights on modernizing legacy code at scale and the challenges and strategies involved in rewriting crucial components of Meta's infrastructure.
To listen to the full episode and learn more about Meta's engineering efforts, you can access the podcast on platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Pocket Casts.
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