---
title: "How to rewrite a C++ codebase successfully"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/how-to-rewrite-a-c-codebase-successfully-qnty41ueg
source_url: https://gaultier.github.io/blog/how_to_rewrite_a_cpp_codebase_successfully.html
type: article
source: "Lobsters"
published: 2024-05-06T18:19:10.984Z
updated: 2024-05-09T08:39:06.345Z
tags: ["rust"]
reading_time: 32
upvotes: 8
comments: 0
language: en
---

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# How to rewrite a C++ codebase successfully

**[Lobsters](https://daily.dev/sources/lobsters)** · 32 min read · 8 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

This post discusses the process of successfully rewriting a C++ codebase using Rust. It covers steps such as convincing the team and stakeholders, maintaining buy-in, dealing with FFI issues, cross-compiling, and using tooling and testing in Rust. The author highlights the advantages of an incremental rewrite and emphasizes the importance of regular demos and clear communication throughout the process.

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