Description:
GNU compiler collection
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 15.2.0@0
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Tracked Since: Oct 15, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
compiler
c
c++
fortran
gnu
build-tools
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Install:
brew install gcc
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About:
GCC is the GNU Compiler Collection, featuring front ends for C, C++, Objective-C, Fortran, Ada, Go, and D. It provides highly optimizing code generation and is the standard compiler for building open-source software on Unix-like systems. Its robust architecture and extensive platform support make it essential for system development.
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Key Features:
- Supports multiple languages including C, C++, Fortran, and Go
- Advanced optimization capabilities for performance tuning
- Widely supported across various hardware architectures and operating systems
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Use Cases:
- Compiling the Linux kernel and other system software
- Building high-performance scientific and engineering applications
- Developing cross-platform C/C++ software
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Alternatives:
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LLVM/Clang
– Often provides faster compilation times and more user-friendly error messages
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Intel oneAPI DPC++/C++
– Specialized for Intel hardware with advanced vectorization support
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