compiler-development

Name: compiler-development
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Author: gmh5225

Guide LLVM-based compiler development across frontend design, IR generation, and optimization passes.

868|100|Updated Jan 10, 2022

Search Tags:#frontend #optimization #IR #compile #code-generation #LLVM #compiler-design

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npx skills add https://github.com/gmh5225/awesome-llvm-security --skill compiler-development

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Skill: compiler-development
Source: https://github.com/gmh5225/awesome-llvm-security/tree/main/.claude/skills/compiler-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gmh5225/awesome-llvm-security --skill compiler-development

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a structured approach to building compilers using the LLVM infrastructure, covering frontend design, IR generation, optimization passes, and code emission to support language implementations.

Core Features & Use Cases

Frontend design and AST construction guidance for new languages
LLVM IR generation patterns and best practices for robust backends
Optimization pass orchestration and efficient code emission across targets
Use Case: Create a small DSL and compile it to optimized machine code for a given architecture

Quick Start

Develop a tiny language frontend that translates arithmetic expressions into LLVM IR, runs a basic optimization pipeline, and emits executable code.

Frequently Asked Questions about compiler-development

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I build a compiler frontend and generate LLVM IR for a new language?▼

To build a compiler frontend, you construct an AST for your language and translate it into LLVM IR. This skill provides structural patterns and example code for robust IR generation.

What is the best way to orchestrate LLVM optimization passes for a custom DSL?▼

Orchestrating LLVM optimization passes involves arranging pass pipelines to improve IR before code emission. This skill offers practical workflows for applying optimization passes to DSLs.

Do I need to understand Clang tooling to implement LLVM-based compilers?▼

Yes, implementing LLVM-based compilers requires a strong understanding of LLVM IR, Clang tooling, and optimization pipelines to effectively guide frontend design and code generation.

How does code generation work for emitting executable machine code across target platforms?▼

Code generation translates optimized LLVM IR into executable machine code for specific architectures. This skill guides efficient code emission across various target platforms.

What are the steps to compile arithmetic expressions into LLVM IR and emit an executable?▼

You develop a tiny language frontend to translate arithmetic expressions into LLVM IR, run a basic optimization pipeline, and emit executable code. This skill provides a quick start workflow.