The Definitive Guide to GCC, Second Edition

This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about using the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) and related tools. Updated for the 4.x series, it provides clear explanations of optimization, code profiling, test coverage, building cross-compilers, and using alternative C libraries. The book includes new chapters on the GCC Java compiler (gcj) and interpreter (gij), the new GCC Fortran compiler (gfortran), and building cross-compilers for different target systems. It also covers related GNU tools like gprof, gcov, libtool, autoconf, automake, crosstool, and buildroot to automate build processes and analyze code. With numerous code samples and step-by-step instructions, this book is ideal for developers who want to master GCC and its ecosystem.