About the flang compiler in LLVM 11

[zhiyuanzhai]

Is there any plan on adding flang, the new fortran compiler included in LLVM 11, to llvm package as a build flag, or as an individual package?

[SMillerDev]

You seem to be planning it, here's some documentation to help you get started: https://docs.brew.sh/Updating-Software-in-Homebrew

[fxcoudert]

We decided against it for now: Homebrew/homebrew-core#63081
You can read the rationale for that choice in the linked PR

[zhiyuanzhai]

Ok, thanks for your information.
Maybe it's better to wait until flang compiler is finally finished.

[carlocab]

flang is currently not suitable for homebrew/core, but it now builds against Homebrew llvm using the formula in my tap:

brew install carlocab/personal/flang

It takes a horrendously long time, so I suggest passing the -v flag.

It won't make it go any faster, but it made waiting for it more bearable for me for some reason. Ninja also seemed faster than make, but I don't mind changing it back to make if you have a strong opinion about it.

[jonchang]

Have you seen this blog post about bottling with github releases? https://brew.sh/2020/11/18/homebrew-tap-with-bottles-uploaded-to-github-releases/

[carlocab]

I have. I'd even read your earlier blog post about publishing bottles on bintray. Thanks for the reminder. I'll find time to do this over the next few days.