Package request: GCC-15

[gnualmalki]

Package name

GCC, GNU Compiler Collection

Package homepage

https://gcc.gnu.org/

Description

This proposal suggests adding GCC-15.x as a separate package (gcc15) in the Void Linux repositories so users can test it, benchmark it, and prepare for the next release. GCC-15 delivers full C23 support and expanded C++26 support, improved build times, a better more modren optimization phases (especially on ARM64 machines), and clearer, more user-friendly diagnostics(1) With early tests showing measurable performance gains on modern CPUs(2, 3, 4), along with the updated libstdc++, which fixes ABI issues and improves standards compliance, making GCC-15 available now allows developers to verify compatibility and ensures a smooth upgrade once it becomes stable upstream.

(1): https://gcc.gnu.org/gcc-15/changes.html
(2): https://www.phoronix.com/review/gcc15-amd-epyc-turin
(3): https://developer.arm.com/community/arm-community-blogs/b/tools-software-ides-blog/posts/gcc-15-continuously-improving
(4): https://www.phoronix.com/review/gcc-15-amd-zen5

Does the requested package meet the package requirements?

System

Is the requested package released?

Yes

[ahesford]

We ask that users refrain from opening issues to request package updates. An automated system tracks the list of outdated packages, and they will be updated as time and interest permit. Whether an update replaces the existing package or spawns a new, versioned alternate is a matter more appropriately discussed in a pull request that undertakes the effort.