About F18 integration with LLVM (**Query**)

[hcltrajesh]

Hello,

This is in continuation to my query, logged as issue #290.
I have some more queries (these are not issues) about f18:

1. Is there any tentative timeline by which f18 would be integrated with LLVM? As we know, the f18 currently uses PG Fortran for compilation of a program.
2. Is there any other dedicated forum/distribution list etc. where we can get all the latest information/update about work being done in f18?

Regards.

[sscalpone]

The use of PGI Fortran to compile programs is purely for testing. I predict that f18 will start to generate llvm ir in May 2019.

We have mailing lists for announcements and developers. Here's the link with the sign-up information:
http://lists.flang-compiler.org/mailman/listinfo

We have a flang-compiler channel on Slack. Slack is invitation only but anyone can join. Here's the link:
https://join.slack.com/t/flang-compiler/shared_invite/MjExOTEyMzQ3MjIxLTE0OTk4NzQyNzUtODQzZWEyMjkwYw

[sscalpone]

@hcltrajesh OK to close this issue?

[sscalpone]

Hi @hcltrajesh, please reopen this issue if you have more questions.

[ggouaillardet]

f18 is getting a lot of traction following the announcement as a LLVM project.

I would suggest you update the README.md in order to clearly describes the current status (long story short, an external fortran compiler is required, it is pgf90 by default and that can be changed by setting the F18_FC environment variable) and the plan (no more need for an external fortran compiler).