[LLVMdev] Getting To Native Code

[Chris Lattner]

On Wed, 12 Nov 2003, Reid Spencer wrote:
> If LLVA isn't "real world" or "intended for end-user", how valuable is
> it as a research tool? While I agree that it might be useful as a
> proof-of-concept, research needs to founded in reality (i.e. how real
> users would use it). Since you've decided to open this up as source
> code, don't think that you're alone in making it "real". I for one plan
> to base a very real product on LLVM and possibly LLVA. Because I'm not
> aiming for a research tool, you'll get the benefit of open source (i.e.
> making it "real"). That should only make your research better.

I, for one, completely agree.  My intention is for LLVM to be fully
robust and "commercial quality".  This takes time, of course, but that's
the goal.  LLVA will start out simple and not-quite ready for prime-time,
but will, over time, becomes something generally useful.

World domination can only be achieved one step at a time.  :)

-Chris

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