gcc@11 ☆
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Description:
GNU compiler collection
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 11.5.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 15, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @gnuproject  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: compiler c++ c gnu development
Install: brew install gcc@11
About:
GCC 11 is a major release of the GNU Compiler Collection, providing frontends for C, C++, Objective-C, Fortran, Ada, and Go. It introduces significant improvements in C++20 support, enhanced diagnostics, and various architecture-specific optimizations. This version is essential for developers requiring a stable, modern toolchain for building and compiling software across diverse platforms.
Key Features:
  • Supports multiple programming languages including C, C++, Fortran, and Go
  • Advanced optimization capabilities for performance tuning
  • Enhanced C++20 standards compliance and diagnostics
  • Cross-platform support for various CPU architectures
Use Cases:
  • Compiling high-performance scientific and engineering applications
  • Developing system-level software and operating systems
  • Building open-source software from source code
Alternatives:
  • LLVM/Clang – Clang is often faster with better error messages, while GCC has broader language support and legacy compatibility.
Version History
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Oct 15, 2025 5:02pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8a00ed3e
Dec 3, 2024 7:52pm 0 VERSION_BUMP f5ca3fd1
Oct 26, 2024 10:15pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 001a9388
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