Clang Compiler Frontend: Get to grips with the internals of a C/C++ compiler frontend and create your own tools

Ivan Murashko

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eBook Mar 2024 326 pages 1st Edition

Ivan Murashko

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eBook Mar 2024 326 pages 1st Edition

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Expand your understanding of the C++ programming language by learning about how the C++ compiler works and how to utilize its advanced features
Explore techniques for static code analysis and use them to create lint checks
Enhance your IDE to support advanced compiler tools
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Discover the power of Clang, a versatile compiler known for its compilation speed and insightful error and warning messages. This book will get you acquainted with the capabilities of Clang, helping you harness its features for performance improvements and modularity by creating custom compiler tools. While focused on Clang compiler frontend, this book also covers other parts of LLVM, essential to understanding Clang's functionality, to keep up with the constantly evolving LLVM project. Starting with LLVM fundamentals, from installation procedures to development tools, this book walks you through Clang's internal architecture and its integral role within LLVM. As you progress, you’ll also tackle optimizing compilation performance through features such as C++ modules and header maps. The later chapters cover tools developed using the Clang/LLVM, including clang-tidy for linting, refactoring tools, and IDE support, and feature many examples to illustrate the material. By the end of this book, you’ll have a solid understanding of Clang, different Clang Tools, and how to use them to their fullest potential.

Who is this book for?

This book is for experienced C++ software engineers who have no prior experience with compiler design but want to gain the knoweldge they need to get up and running. Engineers who want to learn about how Clang works and familiarize themselves with its specific features will also benefit from this book.

What you will learn

Get to grips with compiler architecture
Gain an understanding of the inner workings of Clang
Familiarize yourself with features specific to Clang
Investigate various techniques for static code analysis
Acquire knowledge on how to use AST matchers
Create custom code modification and refactoring tools
Explore tools for integrating compiler tools with IDEs

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Timur May 06, 2024

As a software engineer who uses C++ daily, I've always wanted to gain a deeper understanding of compiler internals. Unfortunately, taking the first steps has always been an intimidating endeavour. Ivan Murashko's book, Clang Compiler Frontend, makes this journey much easier to begin. The book is organised as a step-by-step guide, starting with a broader context about LLVM, then providing a comprehensive overview of Clang's architecture, and finally exploring its libraries and tools. Whether your end goal is to contribute to the Clang open-source codebase, implement custom lint checks, or simply understand compiler internals better, this book is an excellent choice to start your journey.

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