GCC multi-version development layout

[Heime]

On Sunday, April 19th, 2026 at 6:42 PM, Basile STARYNKEVITCH <basile@starynkevitch.net> wrote:

> On Sun, 2026-04-19 at 16:33 +0000, Heime via Gcc-help wrote:
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > When building GCC from a cloned Git source tree using separate
> > directories (as recommended), the directory structure follows
> > a clean separation of source, build artifacts, and final
> > installation.
> >
> > With different version of gcc, how would be the typical layout
> > for specific branches to make patch changes to different gcc
> > versions with multiple builds and install?
> >
> > What are good books to read about version control useful for
> > work on gcc branches.
> 
> 
> I would suggest reading some good books on git

What would be a good book with many diagrams and examples?  
And for reference?
 
> I actually recommend having several source trees and build trees. and
> proposing your patches (by email to
> https://gcc.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/gcc-patches ...) at least daily.
> Small incremental patches have better chances to be read and reviewed.
> 
> Thanks
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