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Chapter 3. Compilers and Assemblers > Introduction to GNU C and C++ Compilers
3.1. Introduction to GNU C and C++ Compilers
The GNU compiler, most commonly known as GCC, is not a single program. It is a large set of programs, libraries and other utilities that work together to build source code into executable form. A user, however, mostly interacts with gcc command. The gcc program acts as sort of a front end for compilers and other utilities. This section is an introduction to the compiler and its capabilities.
3.1.1. Languages Supported by GCC
GCC is a family of compilers, also known as the GNU Compiler Collection. GCC supports multiple languages, including:
