# Optional developer workflows

Following are the optional workflows that a developer using the QIR SDK can perform.

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</svg> [Build the QIR SDK](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70023-265/topic/qirp_sdk_build.html#qirp-sdk-build)

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> Though it's not recommended to build the QIR SDK, you can use the available options if needed.

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</svg> [Upgrade individual SDKs](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70023-265/topic/upgrade_individual_sdk.html#upgrade-individual-sdk)

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> Upgrade individual SDKs. Upgrade the Qualcomm Intelligent Multimedia SDK, Qualcomm Neural Processing SDK and Qualcomm AI Engine Direct SDK to a specific version.

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</svg> [Troubleshoot](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70023-265/topic/troubleshooting.html#troubleshooting-topic)

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> Troubleshoot common issues regarding sync, build, and flash.

Last Published: Dec 29, 2025

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