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LLVM debates enabling ClangIR by default, citing build time concerns

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LLVM developers are discussing a proposal to enable ClangIR, a new intermediate representation built on MLIR, in the default build configuration. The primary concern raised is the potential increase in build times for developers and CI systems, as ClangIR would become a mandatory dependency. Proponents argue that enabling it by default would encourage wider testing and faster bug detection, ensuring the component receives adequate attention and development. AI

IMPACT Potential increase in build times for developers using Clang from source, impacting CI/CD pipelines.

RANK_REASON Discussion of a technical proposal within an open-source project, not a release or major industry event.

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LLVM debates enabling ClangIR by default, citing build time concerns

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  1. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 English(EN) · techaiwire ·

    LLVM debates building ClangIR by default

    <p>LLVM developers are debating whether Clang should compile ClangIR into every build. Erich Keane posted an RFC titled "Enable ClangIR Build By Default" on the <a href="https://discourse.llvm.org/t/rfc-enable-clangir-build-by-default/91730" rel="noopener noreferrer">LLVM Discour…

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