gcc ☆
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Description:
GNU compiler collection
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 15.2.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 15, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: compiler c c++ fortran gnu build-tools
Install: brew install gcc
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.
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
Use Cases:
  • Compiling the Linux kernel and other system software
  • Building high-performance scientific and engineering applications
  • Developing cross-platform C/C++ software
Alternatives:
  • LLVM/Clang – Often provides faster compilation times and more user-friendly error messages
  • Intel oneAPI DPC++/C++ – Specialized for Intel hardware with advanced vectorization support
Version History
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Oct 15, 2025 5:02pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 7c683024
Sep 29, 2025 4:33am 0 VERSION_BUMP 66e98b3c
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Sep 11, 2025 4:45am 0 VERSION_BUMP 1717d67c
Oct 26, 2024 10:15pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 81ecb50d
Oct 23, 2024 10:30am 1 VERSION_BUMP b29e1a72
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