GNU Compiler Collection (GCC)
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License | Open Source |
Category | Programming |
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Description
GNU Compiler Collection (GCC), a collection of open-source compliers, is most commonly used to compile C and C++ programs. GCC supports several other programming languages as well, including Objective-C, Fortran, Java, Ada, Go, and BRIG (HSAIL). The compilers are most commonly used on Unix-based systems, but a Windows port, called MiniGW, can be used as well.
GCC includes several different compilers:
- gcc: A C compiler
- g++ is a C++ and Objective C compiler
- gfortran: A Fortran compiler
- gcj: A Java compiler
- GNAT: An Ada compiler
- gccgo: A Go compiler
One great feature of GCC is its ability to cross-compile programs for different platforms. This means that even though a developer uses GCC for one platform, it can be compiled for another platform.
GCC is one of the most common choices for compiling C and C++ programs on Unix-based systems. If you're developing for Linux, GCC is a good go-to choice. It can also be used for Windows, but other compilers are typically preferred, such as the compiler included with Microsoft Visual Studio.
▶ Other extension used by GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) 4.9
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