Giving Rust a Chance for In-Kernel Codecs - Kernel Recipes 2024

Explore the potential of integrating Rust code directly into the Linux kernel for V4L2 codec drivers and libraries in this 43-minute conference talk from Kernel Recipes 2024. Learn about a strategy that minimizes Rust abstractions by converting only critical functions while maintaining ABI compatibility through the use of the "cbindgen" tool. Examine a previously submitted proof-of-concept to understand how Rust can be implemented in kernel development without relying on a binding layer. Gain insights into the practical applications and benefits of this approach for enhancing kernel codec functionality.