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I wouldn't learn C++ by learning LLVM if that's what you mean, or at least have one of (say) Stroustrup's books on the shelf.
by mhh__ 5y ago
I wouldn't learn C++ by learning LLVM if that's what you mean, or at least have one of (say) Stroustrup's books on the shelf.
- miguelraz 5y agoThat's fair, but I'm only interested in learning C++ insofar as it helps me understand Julia's internals. I think I did Stroustrup's "Principles and Practice Using C++" for about 12 chapters a while ago; I might revisit it later thanks to your comment.
- pjmlp 5y agoSpeaking as someone that does C++ since 1993, and as compiler geek, the OP is right. I advise you to at least read Tour of C++ 2nd edition. Projects like LLVM are one of the reasons C++ will stay around for decades to come, and they make use of many features that you won't find explained how they work on a book describing LLVM APIs.
- miguelraz 5y agoThe book arrived today! But yeah I might skim the Tour of C++ - thanks for the *ptr!