Master LLVM IR optimization for high-frequency trading systems. Learn to analyze compiler intermediate representation to achieve 4-8x performance improvements in trading algorithms. This 8-week course covers IR generation, systematic analysis, profile-guided optimization, and production deployment strategies. Perfect for C++ developers in financial technology seeking competitive latency advantages. Includes 15+ video lectures, 5 hands-on labs with real trading algorithms, and comprehensive optimization toolkits. Transform from blind profiling to strategic compiler optimization. Reduce order processing from 200ns to 25ns. Module 1 of 3-part series. (The dragon is the symbol of LLVM's project)