Compile Rust binaries with the musl target to create self-contained executables that run on any Linux system without external dependencies.
Use the musl target to compile a self-contained binary that includes the C standard library, eliminating external dependencies.
rustup target add x86_64-unknown-linux-musl
cargo build --release --target x86_64-unknown-linux-musl
The resulting binary is located at target/x86_64-unknown-linux-musl/release/<your-binary-name> and can run on any Linux system without needing glibc installed.
A static binary bundles all the code it needs to run, including system libraries, into a single file. This means you can copy that one file to any similar computer, and it will work immediately without installing extra software. Think of it like a self-contained lunchbox versus a meal that requires a specific kitchen to prepare.