[aarch64-port-dev ] How to start

[Andrew Haley]

On 08/29/2013 05:14 PM, Trivikram Chaudhary wrote:

> I have taken up a project to port java compiler on a new processor. The
> processor architecture is not yet given to me but I want to ask some doubt.
> 
> I know JVM is machine dependent and javac compiler is machine independent.
> So when I start porting the compiler, do I have to change anything in javac
> compiler or I need to take care of JVM only. If at all I have to make
> changes in javac compiler what type of changes are they?
> 
> Any answer or reading material can really help me.

Don't worry.  There is no need to change javac: the only changes you need
are to the HotSpot back end and a few minor changes in other files.

You're in Jodhpur, right?  I'm thinking of running a Porting OpenJDK
training course later in the year, but it'll probably be in London,
England.

Andrew.