LAB 04 - SERVER 2

 "How I Built GCC From Source: A Step-by-Step Guid"

PART 2

"The GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) is a powerful tool for compiling source code into executable programs. As a developer, it's essential to understand how compilers work. In this blog post, I'll walk you through my experience of building GCC from scratch, challenges I faced, and tips to optimize the process"

aarch64-002

Step 1: Configure the Build Process

""""./contrib/download_prerequisites

mkdir build

cd build

../configure --enable-languages=c,c++ --disable-multilib""""

STEP 2:  Build GCC using make:

make -j$(nproc)


Install GCC USING SUDO COMMAND
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STEP 3: Prove that it’s different from the system compiler


Older Version: 11.3.1

NEW VERSION 15.0.1


STEP 4: TESTING THE C FILE :



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SUCCESS


STEP 5: BUILD TIME

Build Time Comparison

Step
aarch64-002 Server
Initial Build Time
54 MINS 9 SECS
Build Time After Updating passes.cc7 minutes
Null Rebuild Time (No Changes)    3 minutes




REFLECTION==>
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In conclusion, building GCC on the aarch64-002 server reinforced my understanding of architecture-specific optimizations and the need to tailor the build process to the target platform. The experience also highlighted the value of having a stable, production-ready GCC for general tasks, while also recognizing the potential benefits of using a development version for more cutting-edge features. As I continue working with different hardware architectures in the future, I’ll be more mindful of how to configure my tools and optimize my builds for the specific systems I’m working on.




















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