userguides.rst

User Guides

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• The LLVM Getting Started Guide

  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.

• LLVM CMake guide

  An addendum to the main Getting Started guide for those using the CMake build system.

• Getting Started with the LLVM System using Microsoft Visual Studio

  An addendum to the main Getting Started guide for those using Visual Studio on Windows.

• LLVM Tutorial

  A walk through the process of using LLVM for a custom language, and the facilities LLVM offers in tutorial form.

• Developer Policy

  The LLVM project's policy towards developers and their contributions.

• :ref:`LLVM Command Guide <commands>`

  A reference manual for the LLVM command line utilities ("man" pages for LLVM tools).

• LLVM's Analysis and Transform Passes

  A list of optimizations and analyses implemented in LLVM.

• :ref:`faq`

  A list of common questions and problems and their solutions.

• Release notes for the current release

  This describes new features, known bugs, and other limitations.

• How to Submit A Bug Report

  Instructions for properly submitting information about any bugs you run into in the LLVM system.

• LLVM Testing Infrastructure Guide

  A reference manual for using the LLVM testing infrastructure.

• How to build the C, C++, ObjC, and ObjC++ front end

  Instructions for building the clang front-end from source.

• Packaging guide

  Advice on packaging LLVM into a distribution.

• The LLVM Lexicon

  Definition of acronyms, terms and concepts used in LLVM.

• How To Add Your Build Configuration To LLVM Buildbot Infrastructure

  Instructions for adding new builder to LLVM buildbot master.

• IRC -- You can probably find help on the unofficial LLVM IRC.

  We often are on irc.oftc.net in the #llvm channel. If you are using the mozilla browser, and have chatzilla installed, you can join #llvm on irc.oftc.net.