[LLVMdev] Contributing new backend to LLVM

[Tony Linthicum]

Hello all,

We would like to contribute a new backend for Qualcomm's Hexagon 
processor.  We will actively maintain the port once it is accepted. 
Hexagon is a VLIW core that is used principally in modem and low power 
audio applications in Qualcomm's chip sets.

We have a patch for both llvm and for clang.  As this is a new port, 
these patches are quite large (approximately 26k and 3k lines, 
respectively).  Most of the patches consist of, quite naturally, new 
files.  I have looked for guidelines for submitting a new backend, but 
have not found anything.  Is there anything of that nature?  If not, my 
plan is to simply submit the two patches.  Any other suggestions?

Thanks.

Tony Linthicum

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