dmd

Compile D source file

$ dmd [file.d]

$ dmd -of=[output] [file.d]

$ dmd -O [file.d]

$ dmd -c [file.d]

$ dmd -I[/path/to/imports] [file.d]

$ dmd -w [file.d]

$ dmd -g [file.d]

dmd [options] file...

dmd is the reference compiler for the D programming language. It compiles D source code to native machine code, supporting the full D language specification including templates, mixins, and compile-time function execution.
D combines the power of low-level programming with modern language features like garbage collection, closures, and built-in unit testing. dmd provides fast compilation suitable for rapid development cycles.
The compiler includes a standard library (Phobos) with extensive functionality for common programming tasks, and supports interfacing with C and C++ code.

FILE

D source file(s) to compile.

Output file name.

Enable optimizations.

Compile only (no link).

Add import path.

Enable all warnings.

Generate debug information.

Compile for release (disable asserts).

Compile and run unit tests.

Display help information.

/etc/dmd.conf or ~/.dmd/dmd.conf

Import paths, library paths, and default compiler flags.

Reference implementation may have performance differences from alternative compilers (LDC, GDC). Some optimizations less aggressive than LLVM-based compilers. Platform support varies.

dmd was created by Walter Bright, who began developing D in 1999 as a successor to C and C++. The first public release was in 2001. D draws on experience from compiler development and aims to fix perceived issues in C++.

ldc(1), gdc(1), rdmd(1)