The textual representation is known as the LLVM IR (the reference is at https://llvm.org/docs/LangRef.html https://llvm.org/docs/LangRef.html). My understanding

The textual representation is known as the LLVM IR (the reference is at https://llvm.org/docs/LangRef.html https://llvm.org/docs/LangRef.html). My understanding (as purely an amateur enthusiast) is that generally using a higher-level builder, like the ones for C++ or OCaml, is recommended, but that it's entirely possible to generate the IR directly.