C Interop

Definitions

1. The ability of a programming language to call C functions and use C data types directly — often via a Foreign Function Interface (FFI) — enabling reuse of the vast ecosystem of existing C libraries without rewriting them.

   In plain English: The ability of a programming language to use code written in C, so you can tap into existing C libraries without rewriting them.

   Example: "Rust's C interop is seamless: just declare the extern function signature and link the library."

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