compatibility of c++ and d on the level of llvm bytecode

[Kai Nacke via digitalmars-d-ldc]

On Monday, 16 May 2016 at 13:20:12 UTC, egordeev wrote:
> Hello, everyone,
> just curious, can we achive compatibility of c++ programs with 
> d programms, i.e. can we use c++ functions, classes, etc. in d 
> programs relying on compatibility of bytecodes, generated by 
> Clang and LDC, and not on the level of ABI?
> If so, what are the obstacle if they are exist?

Hi egordeev,

it depends on your goal. The LLVM bytecode is not independent of 
the target system. E.g. differences in the ABI are also reflected 
in the byte code.

But as David said: in most cases you can work around problems 
using a bitcast.

Regards,
Kai