RISC-V Toolchain and Compiler Optimization Techniques
As RISC-V has made it easier to bring up processor chipsets, the need for compiler engineers in the RISC-V ecosystem has increased. There is an implicit need for toolchain experts who can help RISC-V vendors gain an edge over competitors with their expertise in compilation technologies. Learning about internals of the toolchain, building and debugging RISC-V applications will allow you to work with thousands of companies that are building the latest hardware technologies.
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As RISC-V has made it easier to bring up processor chipsets, the need for compiler engineers in the RISC-V ecosystem has increased. There is an implicit need for toolchain experts who can help RISC-V vendors gain an edge over competitors with their expertise in compilation technologies. Learning about internals of the toolchain, building and debugging RISC-V applications will allow you to work with thousands of companies that are building the latest hardware technologies.
As RISC-V has made it easier to bring up processor chipsets, the need for compiler engineers in the RISC-V ecosystem has increased. There is an implicit need for toolchain experts who can help RISC-V vendors gain an edge over competitors with their expertise in compilation technologies. Learning about internals of the toolchain, building and debugging RISC-V applications will allow you to work with thousands of companies that are building the latest hardware technologies.
This course is designed for engineers working with RISC-V vendors who are designing their own architectures, and those using RISC-V development boards to build applications. It is also useful for RISC-V application developers looking to improve performance or reduce the code size of their applications, toolchain developers, compiler engineers/performance engineers, and computer science students aspiring to major in systems software.
This course begins with an introduction to the compiler toolchain and concepts of cross-compilation. You will learn how to use popular compiler toolchains (both LLVM and GCC) to build RISC-V applications. You will also learn how to debug toolchain issues and what resources to consult when you need help. This course will help you optimize applications for code size or performance and gain an understanding of the demands of applications with instrumentation techniques.
The course prepares you to apply to in-demand job opportunities like toolchain engineers or systems performance engineers as most large organizations have a difficult time finding engineers who are good with performance optimizations. This is a beginner-level course to get you started with optimizing data center applications and mobile applications for performance. It enables you to work in startups building RISC-V-based devices and IOT systems that are resource-constrained. The course will also help undergraduate students get started with compiler toolchains and equip them with skills to optimize applications using compiler technologies.
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Learning objectives
- Discuss compiler toolchain and concepts of cross-compilation.
- Understand how to use popular compiler toolchains (both llvm and gcc) to build risc-v applications.
- Learn how to debug toolchain issues and what resources to consult when you need help.
- Optimize applications for code size or performance.
- Get an understanding of the demands of the application with instrumentation techniques.
- Discuss compiler toolchain and concepts of cross-compilation.
- Understand how to use popular compiler toolchains (both llvm and gcc) to build risc-v applications.
- Learn how to debug toolchain issues and what resources to consult when you need help.
- Optimize applications for code size or performance.
- Get an understanding of the demands of the application with instrumentation techniques.
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Chapter 1. Compiler toolchains
Chapter 2. Introduction to compiler optimizations
Chapter 3. Building RISC-V Applications
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Connect with RISC-V Experts
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Identify potential mentors
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Review CIS 152 Texts
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This book will review topics from the pre-requisite course CIS 152: Fundamentals of Computer Systems, which is very helpful to prepare for this course.
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Read Chapters 1 through 5
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Answer Review Questions in each chapter
Follow Tutorials on RISC-V Toolchains
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Online tutorials offer structured guidance and practical demonstrations, providing a valuable resource to supplement your learning.
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Identify reputable sources for RISC-V toolchain tutorials
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Follow the tutorials step-by-step
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Participate in Study Groups for Compiler Optimization
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Study groups provide a supportive environment to discuss concepts, exchange ideas, and tackle challenges together.
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Find or form a study group
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Set regular meeting times
Create a Tutorial on RISC-V Assembly Programming
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By creating a tutorial, you will solidify your understanding of RISC-V assembly programming and effectively communicate it to others.
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Choose a topic to cover
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Write the outline
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Create the content
Solve RISC-V Assembly Coding Challenges
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Regularly solving coding challenges will enhance your problem-solving skills and deepen your understanding of RISC-V assembly programming.
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Find a website or platform with RISC-V assembly coding challenges
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Set aside time to solve challenges
Build a Simple RISC-V Computer Simulator
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This project provides hands-on experience with the fundamental concepts of RISC-V architecture and compiler toolchains.
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Design the architecture of the simulator
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Implement the instruction set
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Write a test suite
Participate in RISC-V Coding Competitions
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Coding competitions provide a challenging environment to apply your skills and benchmark your progress against others.
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Find RISC-V coding competitions
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Prepare for the competition
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Participate in the competition
Connect with RISC-V Experts
Show steps
Mentors provide valuable guidance, support, and insights to accelerate your learning.
Show steps
- Identify potential mentors
- Reach out and introduce yourself
Review CIS 152 Texts
Show steps
This book will review topics from the pre-requisite course CIS 152: Fundamentals of Computer Systems, which is very helpful to prepare for this course.
View
Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective,...
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read Chapters 1 through 5
- Answer Review Questions in each chapter
Follow Tutorials on RISC-V Toolchains
Show steps
Online tutorials offer structured guidance and practical demonstrations, providing a valuable resource to supplement your learning.
Show steps
- Identify reputable sources for RISC-V toolchain tutorials
- Follow the tutorials step-by-step
Participate in Study Groups for Compiler Optimization
Show steps
Study groups provide a supportive environment to discuss concepts, exchange ideas, and tackle challenges together.
Show steps
- Find or form a study group
- Set regular meeting times
Create a Tutorial on RISC-V Assembly Programming
Show steps
By creating a tutorial, you will solidify your understanding of RISC-V assembly programming and effectively communicate it to others.
Show steps
- Choose a topic to cover
- Write the outline
- Create the content
Solve RISC-V Assembly Coding Challenges
Show steps
Regularly solving coding challenges will enhance your problem-solving skills and deepen your understanding of RISC-V assembly programming.
Show steps
- Find a website or platform with RISC-V assembly coding challenges
- Set aside time to solve challenges
Build a Simple RISC-V Computer Simulator
Show steps
This project provides hands-on experience with the fundamental concepts of RISC-V architecture and compiler toolchains.
Show steps
- Design the architecture of the simulator
- Implement the instruction set
- Write a test suite
Participate in RISC-V Coding Competitions
Show steps
Coding competitions provide a challenging environment to apply your skills and benchmark your progress against others.
Show steps
- Find RISC-V coding competitions
- Prepare for the competition
- Participate in the competition
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