MLIR
MLIR is a new approach to compiler infrastructure aimed at reducing software fragmentation and improving compilation for diverse hardware. It supports various requirements, including dataflow graphs and high-performance computing optimizations. The project encourages best practices from previous IRs and aims to provide a unified infrastructure for multiple targets.
- ▪MLIR addresses software fragmentation and aids in building domain-specific compilers.
- ▪It supports multiple requirements, including dynamic shapes and high-performance computing optimizations.
- ▪The framework incorporates lessons from existing IRs like LLVM IR and XLA HLO.
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Multi-Level Intermediate Representation OverviewThe MLIR project is a novel approach to building reusable and extensible compiler infrastructure. MLIR aims to address software fragmentation, improve compilation for heterogeneous hardware, significantly reduce the cost of building domain specific compilers, and aid in connecting existing compilers together.Weekly Public MeetingWe host a weekly public meeting about MLIR and the ecosystem. To be notified of the next meeting, please subscribe to the MLIR Announcements category on Discourse.You can register to this public calendar to keep up-to-date with the schedule.If you’d like to discuss a particular topic or have questions, please add it to the agenda doc.The meetings are recorded and published in the talks section.More resourcesFor more…
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