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[FR] Rust in the NDK?

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Description

After reading this blog: https://security.googleblog.com/2021/04/rust-in-android-platform.html on Android Platform adopting Rust I wonder if there are any ideas to add Rust support to the NDK (like including a compiler). I never understood what is the actual relation between the Android Platform and the NDK. If I recall correctly there were blog post years ago.
What do these Rust related developments in the Android Platform mean for the NDK?

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Research direction

Start with the linked Android platform blog post and the NDK project context. Clarify whether the request concerns an included Rust compiler, broader Rust support, or the relationship between the platform and NDK. A concrete scope and acceptance criteria are needed before implementation can begin.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, rust
Domain
mobile-dev, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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