GCC vs Clang

Discussions compare GCC and Clang compilers, focusing on features, standards compliance, error reporting, performance, and support for specific functionalities.

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pjmlp May 8, 2017 View on HN

Popular where? Not everyone uses GCC.

pjmlp Jan 5, 2017 View on HN

When gcc or clang are an option.

wheelerof4te Feb 11, 2023 View on HN

What are the benefits of using Clang over GCC?

lasermike026 Jun 21, 2017 View on HN

Shouldn't gcc be working to catch up to llvm?

mansoor_ May 7, 2025 View on HN

FYI newer builds of GCC have this functionality.

cat199 Mar 3, 2020 View on HN

are you saying this in respect to GCC or in regards to commercial compilers, or both?

je42 May 22, 2016 View on HN

weird they didn't compare with clang...

shmerl Aug 4, 2014 View on HN

Did they file a bug for gcc and clang?

octopus Apr 10, 2012 View on HN

I would expect some support from gcc and clang.

TheSoftwareGuy Nov 15, 2018 View on HN

Very interesting! which do gcc and clang use?