Dive into LLVM Pass Plugin Development: A Beginner's Guide
Are you interested in extending the capabilities of LLVM, one of the most powerful compiler infrastructures available today? Our team has created a comprehensive tutorial that will guide you through the process of developing your very first LLVM pass plugin.
Why LLVM Pass Plugins?
LLVM pass plugins allow developers to add custom functionality to the LLVM compilation pipeline. Whether you’re looking to perform specialized code analysis, implement unique optimizations, or transform code in ways not covered by standard compiler passes, LLVM pass plugins provide the flexibility you need.
What You’ll Learn
Our GitHub tutorial walks you through creating a simple yet functional LLVM pass plugin called “HelloWorld”. This pass plugin demonstrates key concepts by:
- Identifying each function in the input code
- Printing the name of each function
- Counting and displaying the number of arguments for each function
While simple, this example covers the fundamental structure and workflow of LLVM pass plugin development, setting you up for more advanced projects in the future.
Tutorial Highlights
The tutorial covers several crucial aspects of LLVM plugin development:
- Writing the core pass code in C++
- Setting up the build environment with CMake
- Building the plugin
- Running the plugin using both opt (LLVM’s optimizer tool) and clang
Each step is explained in detail, with code snippets and command-line instructions to guide you through the process.
Who Is This For?
This tutorial is perfect for:
- Aspiring Compiler engineers
- Compiler enthusiasts looking to dive deeper into LLVM
- Software developers interested in extending their toolchain
- Students and researchers in the field of program analysis and optimization
Even if you’re new to LLVM, our step-by-step guide will help you get started with pass plugin development.
Ready to Get Started?
We invite you to check out the full tutorial on our GitHub repository. Whether you’re looking to enhance your compiler skills or solve specific code analysis problems, this guide will set you on the path to LLVM plugin mastery.
Happy coding, and we can’t wait to see what you’ll build with your new LLVM plugin skills!
Stay tuned for more innovations from 10xEngineers – your partner in advancing RISC-V technology.