Supported Languages in Clang
Clang is a compiler front end for the LLVM (Low-Level Virtual Machine) project. It is designed to offer a replacement for GCC while providing a higher level of modularity and better diagnostics. Clang supports several programming languages, making it a versatile tool for modern software development.
Languages Supported
| Language | Description |
|---|---|
| C | Clang fully supports the C programming language, including the C89, C99, and C11 standards. |
| C++ | Clang supports the C++ programming language, including C++98, C++03, C++11, C++14, C++17, and C++20 standards. It also supports many of the latest C++ features and extensions. |
| Objective-C | Clang supports Objective-C, a superset of C that adds object-oriented capabilities and is primarily used for macOS and iOS development. |
| Objective-C++ | Clang supports Objective-C++, which combines the features of Objective-C and C++. |
| CUDA | Clang can compile CUDA code for execution on NVIDIA GPUs. This makes it a powerful tool for high-performance computing and parallel processing tasks. |
| OpenCL | Clang supports OpenCL, a framework for writing programs that execute across heterogeneous platforms, including CPUs, GPUs, and other processors. |
| LLVM IR | Clang can generate LLVM Intermediate Representation (IR), which is an intermediate language used by the LLVM compiler infrastructure for optimization and code generation. |
| Swift | Although Swift has its own compiler, Clang plays a crucial role in the Swift toolchain, especially for interoperability with C and Objective-C code. |
Next Steps
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