Intermediate Representation

Intermediate Representation (IR) is a simplified translation of a program's code, generated during the process of converting high-level programming languages (like Python or C++) into machine instructions that computers understand. Think of it as a universal language that bridges two stages—your original code and the final machine code. IR makes it easier for compilers to analyze, optimize, and transform programs efficiently. It helps improve performance and portability, allowing programs to run smoothly across different hardware architectures by providing a common, manageable format for further processing.