ghc@9.4 ☆
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Description:
Glorious Glasgow Haskell Compilation System
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 9.4.8@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 27, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: compiler haskell programming-language development functional-programming
Install: brew install ghc@9.4
About:
GHC is the state-of-the-art optimizing compiler for the purely functional programming language Haskell. It translates high-level Haskell code into fast native machine code, featuring an advanced runtime system with a sophisticated garbage collector and lightweight concurrency. It serves as the primary tool for building robust, high-performance applications across various domains.
Key Features:
  • Advanced type system with type inference
  • High-performance native code generation
  • Lightweight threads and concurrency support
  • Rich ecosystem integration via Cabal build system
Use Cases:
  • Compiling high-performance backend services and APIs
  • Developing financial models and quantitative analysis tools
  • Building reliable, concurrent distributed systems
Alternatives:
  • GHCup – Recommended installer/manager for GHC, often preferred over direct Homebrew installation for managing multiple versions.
  • Stack – A cross-platform build tool that manages GHC installations and dependencies for reproducible builds.
Version History
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Oct 27, 2025 1:05pm 0 VERSION_BUMP e96e0aae
Jan 5, 2025 1:06am 0 VERSION_BUMP a8132130
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