gcc@14 ☆

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Description:
GNU compiler collection

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: compiler c++ c gnu development

Install: brew install gcc@14

About:
The GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) is a cornerstone of software development, providing compilers for C, C++, Objective-C, Fortran, Ada, and Go. It translates human-readable source code into optimized machine code, enabling developers to build high-performance applications. Its robust standards compliance and powerful optimization capabilities make it the industry standard for system-level programming.

Key Features:

Multi-language support (C, C++, Fortran, Ada, Go)
Advanced optimization levels for performance tuning
Strict standards compliance (ISO C/C++)
Extensive architecture support (x86, ARM, RISC-V, etc.)

Use Cases:

Compiling open-source software from source code
Developing system-level applications and kernels
Building high-performance computing (HPC) applications

Alternatives:

LLVM/Clang – Clang offers faster compilation times and better diagnostic error messages, while GCC is often preferred for legacy support and specific architecture optimizations.
Intel oneAPI DPC++/C++ – Intel's compiler is highly optimized for Intel CPUs and GPUs, often outperforming GCC on specific Intel hardware, but GCC offers broader hardware compatibility.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 4:34am		0	VERSION_BUMP	77e0f4e0