May 2015
Intermediate to advanced
296 pages
5h 10m
English
Overview
Dive into the world of compiler development with "LLVM Cookbook." This book provides over 80 practical recipes to help you navigate the LLVM infrastructure, from building frontend compilers to optimizing code and generating machine instructions. Through hands-on examples, you'll acquire the tools to effectively work with compilers and enhance your performance tuning skills.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand the LLVM modular design and effectively use its tools.
- Develop compiler frontends and add Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation support.
- Leverage the LLVM Pass Manager for analysis and optimization.
- Create and fine-tune code generators tailored for specific architectures.
- Implement advanced optimization techniques to produce highly efficient code.
Author(s)
Mayur Pandey and Suyog Sarda are technical experts and enthusiastic contributors to the field of compiler construction. With extensive experience using LLVM for real-world projects, they bring a structured yet engaging approach to their writing. Their passion for simplifying advanced topics makes this book an invaluable resource for both students and seasoned practitioners.
Who is it for?
This book is ideal for software developers and compiler engineers looking to deepen their understanding of LLVM. Whether you are an experienced programmer aiming to optimize your projects or someone eager to learn compiler technology from scratch, this book will guide you through complex topics using clear and actionable instructions.
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