gcc@8 ☆
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Description:
GNU compiler collection
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Oct 26, 2024
Links: Homepage  |  @gnu_gcc  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: compiler c c++ development gnu build-tool
Install: brew install gcc@8
About:
GCC 8 is a specific release of the GNU Compiler Collection, a robust suite of compilers for C, C++, Fortran, and other languages. It provides essential tools for building software from source, with a focus on standards compliance, optimization, and portability across various hardware architectures.
Key Features:
  • Compiles C, C++, Objective-C, Fortran, Ada, and Go
  • Provides advanced optimization and code generation
  • Supports a wide range of hardware platforms and operating systems
  • Adheres to international language standards (e.g., C++14, C17)
Use Cases:
  • Compiling open-source software and dependencies from source code
  • Building and testing software that requires a specific, older GCC version for compatibility
Alternatives:
  • clang – Modern LLVM-based compiler with faster compile times and excellent diagnostics, often used on macOS.
  • gcc (latest) – Newer GCC versions offer improved performance, new language standard support, and additional features.
Version History
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Oct 26, 2024 10:15pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 987fbc71
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