Chapter 17

Getting Started with the GNU Compiler Collection (gcc)

Abstract

This chapter starts with an overview of the GNU tool chain and software development flow, followed by a simple demonstration of using gcc and explanations of various commonly used command line options. This chapter also covers how to use gcc with the Keil™ MDK tool chain and CooCox CoIDE. Finally, this chapter introduces other gcc based toolchains available on the market.

Keywords

gcc; Compiler; Keil™; CooCox CoIDE; optimization; flash programming

Chapter Outline

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