gcc@12 ☆

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Description:
GNU compiler collection

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 12.4.0@0 | Tracked Since: Oct 15, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: compiler c c++ fortran toolchain gnu

Install: brew install gcc@12

About:
GCC 12 is a mature release of the GNU Compiler Collection, providing production-ready C, C++, Fortran, and other language compilers. It offers robust optimization, extensive language standards support, and detailed diagnostics for building high-performance software. This version is ideal for projects requiring stability and proven toolchain reliability.

Key Features:

Supports C, C++, Fortran, Objective-C, and Go
Advanced optimizations for high-performance code
Comprehensive diagnostics and warning flags
Strict standards compliance (C17/C++17, C++20)

Use Cases:

Compiling legacy codebases requiring GCC 12 specifically
Building scientific and high-performance computing applications
Developing system software and embedded applications

Alternatives:

gcc – Newer GCC versions with latest language features
llvm – Clang/LLVM toolchain with faster compilation and modular design
apple-clang – Apple's Clang variant for macOS development

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 15, 2025 5:02pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	a555b5c6
Oct 26, 2024 10:15pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	20c67c5f