# Why Rust Is Becoming the Standard for Embedded Systems in 2026

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Podcast: [The Programming Languages Podcast with Fexingo: Python, Rust, JavaScript, and Modern Coding](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026)
Published: 2026-06-24T22:05:05+00:00
Episode link: https://audio.fexingo.com/business/the-programming-languages-podcast/episode-0071.mp3
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Lucas and Luna dive into why Rust is rapidly becoming the go-to language for embedded systems development. With a focus on memory safety, zero-cost abstractions, and growing ecosystem support, they explore real-world adoption by companies like Google in Android's Rust-based Binder driver and Infineon's Rust SDK for microcontrollers. They discuss how Rust's ownership model eliminates entire classes of bugs common in C and C++, and why the embedded community is embracing it. Specific examples include the Tock operating system for IoT devices and the Rust for Linux project's progress on kernel modules. The episode also touches on challenges like learning curve and tooling maturity. #Rust #EmbeddedSystems #ProgrammingLanguages #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #MemorySafety #IoT #LinuxKernel #Android #Infineon #TockOS #ZeroCostAbstractions #SystemsProgramming #Firmware #MCU #RustForLinux #TechTrends Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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