Understanding LLVM IR — Start by Writing It by Hand
1. Overview There are several reasons you might want to learn about LLVM. Maybe you’re a tech enthusiast who wants to create a new programming language, or a university student stuck in the quagmire of a compilers course. Whatever the case, you likely want LLVM for just one thing: generating target code. But it’s not an easy journey. You’ve probably already struggled through the compiler frontend, and now another mountain stands before you: LLVM IR....