GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) 4.2 Internals

6.3 The gcc Subdirectory

The gcc directory contains many files that are part of the C sources of GCC, other files used as part of the configuration and build process, and subdirectories including documentation and a testsuite. The files that are sources of GCC are documented in a separate chapter. See Passes and Files of the Compiler.

• Subdirectories: Subdirectories of gcc.
• Configuration: The configuration process, and the files it uses.
• Build: The build system in the gcc directory.
• Makefile: Targets in gcc/Makefile.
• Library Files: Library source files and headers under gcc/.
• Headers: Headers installed by GCC.
• Documentation: Building documentation in GCC.
• Front End: Anatomy of a language front end.
• Back End: Anatomy of a target back end.