GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) Internals: gcc Directory

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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.