My First Language Front End with LLVM Tutorial
2 days ago
- #LLVM
- #Programming Tutorial
- #Compiler Design
- Tutorial for creating a language frontend with LLVM, requiring C++ knowledge but no prior compiler experience.
- Introduces the 'Kaleidoscope' language, built iteratively across chapters to cover language design and LLVM concepts.
- Focuses on compiler techniques and LLVM, avoiding software engineering best practices for simplicity.
- Structured into chapters: Lexer, Parser/AST, LLVM IR generation, JIT/Optimizer, Control Flow, User-defined Operators, Mutable Variables, Object Files, Debug Information, and Conclusion.
- Aims to build a functional compiler with less than 1000 lines of code, showcasing LLVM's efficiency for high-performance code generation.