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Cling is a clang/LLVM-based, high-performance C++ interpreter originating from HEP. In ROOT, cling is used as the basis for language interoperability, it provides reflection data to ROOT's I/O system, and enables RDataFrame's dynamic type-safe interfaces.
Cling regularely moves to more recent LLVM versions to bring new features and support for new language standards. The recent LLVM 13 upgrade introduces support for C++20, including new language features such as C++ concepts. We describe what else the new LLVM infrastructure has to offer, including updated CUDA support and a more reliable and customizable JIT facility. In addition, we describe the recently-added Cling tooling support for performance tracing and debugging, making interpreted code a good citizen of the C++ ecosystem. Given Cling's sensitivity to bugs in the system stacks (compilers, ABI, standard libraries), we provide some insights on the challenges faced on the way to support Apple's ARM architecture. Finally, we share details on how to get the fastest interpreted code out of Cling, be it analysis or reconstruction code.
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