LLVM Code Generation: A deep dive into compiler backend development by Quentin Colombet

“If you're working in or interested in LLVM and code generation, this book should definitely be on your list. Highly recommended!” -Yacob (Kobi) Cohen Arazi, Software Engineer at NVIDIA. “If you're passionate about compilers and eager to stay ahead in this dynamic field, I highly recommend giving this book a read.” -Arya Mazaheri, Co-founder of PanocularAI “I think that this book will lower the access barrier to LLVM significantly and very quickly be on the desks of compiler engineers and students.” -Sebastian Hac, Professor (Compilers) at Saarland University Key Features Understand the steps involved in generating assembly code from LLVM IR Learn the key constructs needed to leverage LLVM for your hardware or backend Strengthen your understanding with targeted exercises and practical examples in every chapter Book Description The LLVM infrastructure is a popular compiler ecosystem widely used in the tech industry and academia. This technology is crucial for both experienced and aspiring compiler developers looking to make an impact in the field. Written by Quentin Colombet, a veteran LLVM contributor and architect of the GlobalISel framework, this book provides a primer on the main aspects of LLVM, with an emphasis on its backend infrastructure; that is, everything needed to transform the intermediate representation (IR) produced by frontends like Clang into assembly code and object files. Read more