Port React Compiler to Rust
React developers have released an experimental port of the React Compiler to the Rust programming language. This transition aims to improve performance and integration with existing Rust-based tooling like OXC and SWC.
Why it matters
Migrating core web infrastructure to memory-safe, high-performance languages like Rust is a growing trend that significantly impacts build times and developer productivity in the frontend ecosystem.
react / react Public Notifications You must be signed in to change notification settings Fork 51k Star 246k Code Issues 839 Pull requests 443 Actions Security and quality 7 Insights Additional navigation options Code Issues Pull requests Actions Security and quality Insights [compiler] Port React Compiler to Rust # 36173 Merged mvitousek merged 435 commits into react:main react/react:main from josephsavona:rust-research josephsavona/react:rust-research Copy head branch name to clipboard Jun 9, 2026 Conversation Commits 435 ( 435 ) Checks Files changed Merged [compiler] Port React Compiler to Rust # 36173 mvitousek merged 435 commits into react:main react/react:main from josephsavona:rust-research josephsavona/react:rust-research Copy head branch name to clipboard Conversation josephsavona commented Mar 30, 2026 edited Loading Uh oh! There was an error while loading. Please reload this page .
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