SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026
gcc — Proposed
Proposed updates to the gcc forge repositories
A reviewer expresses concern that renaming a repository from 'gcc-TEST' to 'gcc' could be confusing.
Basile Starynkevitch voiced concerns about a proposed repository rename from ‘gcc-TEST’ to ‘gcc’, finding the change potentially confusing. The original proposal, from Claudio Bantaloukas, suggested the rename to clarify the repository’s status.
In the Thread
- reviewer
Expresses concern that renaming the 'gcc-TEST' repository to 'gcc' is confusing, requesting better naming suggestions.
“I think that renaming is extremely confusing. Not being a native English speaker I dare not suggest anything better.”
In Details
This discussion concerns the naming of GCC's source code repositories, specifically the potential confusion arising from renaming a repository like 'gcc-TEST' to simply 'gcc'. This touches on repository management and clarity for developers and users.