Toolchain · 2021

Triton

Python, C++, LLVMWritten in

2021First released

Compiler

Language and compiler for writing GPU kernels, developed by Philippe Tillet at OpenAI.

What is Triton written in?

The Triton compiler is written in Python, C++, and LLVM (documented).

Frequently Asked Questions

What language is Triton written in?

Triton is primarily implemented in Python and C++ and LLVM.

When was Triton first released?

Triton was first released in 2021.

Evidence Sources

https://github.com/triton-lang/triton/blob/main/python/triton/compiler/compiler.py Source repository
https://github.com/triton-lang/triton/tree/main/lib/Dialect/Triton/IR Source repository
https://github.com/triton-lang/triton/blob/main/README.md Source repository

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