Getting Started/Tutorials

For those new to the LLVM system.

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CompilerWriterInfo
Frontend/PerformanceTips
GettingStarted
GettingStartedVS
ProgrammersManual
DebuggingLLVM
tutorial/index
MyFirstTypoFix

{doc}GettingStarted : Discusses how to get up and running quickly with the LLVM infrastructure. Everything from unpacking and compilation of the distribution to execution of some tools.

{doc}tutorial/index : Tutorials about using LLVM. Includes a tutorial about making a custom language with LLVM.

{doc}ProgrammersManual : Introduction to the general layout of the LLVM sourcebase, important classes and APIs, and some tips & tricks.

{doc}DebuggingLLVM : Provides information about how to debug LLVM.

{doc}Frontend/PerformanceTips : A collection of tips for frontend authors on how to generate IR which LLVM is able to effectively optimize.

{doc}GettingStartedVS : An addendum to the main Getting Started guide for those using Visual Studio on Windows.

{doc}CompilerWriterInfo : A list of helpful links for compiler writers.

{doc}MyFirstTypoFix : This tutorial will guide you through the process of making a change to LLVM, and contributing it back to the LLVM project.