Getting Started/Tutorials

For those new to the LLVM system.

: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:`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.