Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Linux Foundation

RISC-V Toolchain and Compiler Optimization Techniques

Linux Foundation via edX

Overview

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.

Syllabus

  • Welcome!
  • Chapter 1. Compiler toolchains
  • Chapter 2. Introduction to compiler optimizations
  • Chapter 3. Building RISC-V Applications
  • Chapter 4. Debug toolchain issues
  • Final Exam (verified track only)

Taught by

Aditya Kumar

Reviews

Start your review of RISC-V Toolchain and Compiler Optimization Techniques

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.