Name: Zngur: Simplified Rust/C++ Integration
Start: 2026-09-09T11:05:00-0400
End: 2026-09-09T11:45:00-0400

Wednesday September 9, 2026 11:05 - 11:45 EDT

A good C++ interop solution is essential for organizations migrating new development to Rust on their large, existing C++ codebases. While popular solutions exist, they often require unsafe-Rust expertise or make assumptions about the code being exposed. These problems are compounded when you add experienced C++ engineers to the mix who are Rust novices.

Zngur, a relatively new Rust/C++ interop solution, takes a different approach: one that is both principled and delightful for experienced C++ developers. Taking the stance that C++ semantics are a superset of Rust's, calling Rust from C++ requires only declaring what should be exposed, and the other direction involves writing a simple layer on the C++ side.

This talk covers the basics of Zngur's architecture, how to use it, and practical considerations for applying it to a large C++ codebase.

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David Sankel

Principal Scientist, Adobe

David Sankel leads Adobe's Software Technology Lab, which is charged with improving software development across the industry through training, research, and library/tool design. He is an active member of Rust's t-lang/interop working group and the C++ Standardization Committee. His... Read More →

Wednesday September 9, 2026 11:05 - 11:45 EDT
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