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LLVM for Grad Students (2015)
LLVM is a godsend of a research tool. Here are some detailed notes on what LLVM is, why you would want to use it for research, and how to get started as a compiler hacker.
Adrian Sampson
To make our library for efficient pangenomics more palatable, I made a little Unix shell. It “cheats” when it sees commands that invoke other pangenomic CLI tools and runs built-in functionality instead. The shell is built around an instruction-based IR that can fluidly intermix shell-like I/O (files and pipes) with…
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Bril: An Intermediate Language for Teaching Compilers
I created a new intermediate language, called Bril, for teaching my funky open-source, hands-on compilers course. Because it’s for education, Bril prioritizes simplicity and regularity over more typical compiler priorities like performance and concision. This is an overview of Bril’s design, its quirks, and the…