How to Download and Install Devtoolset-8 on CentOS/RHEL If you are working on a CentOS or Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system, you likely know that the default GCC versions are often outdated to maintain system stability. To compile modern C++ applications, you need a newer toolchain. is part of the Software Collections (SCL) and provides GCC 8.x , along with updated debugging and performance tools, without overwriting your system's base packages.
Unlike standard packages, Devtoolset-8 is installed in /opt/rh/ . Simply downloading it doesn't make it your default compiler. You must "enable" it to update your environment variables. download devtoolset-8
Once the repository is active, you can download the toolset. You have the option to install the entire suite or just the essential compiler components. How to Download and Install Devtoolset-8 on CentOS/RHEL
Run the following command to install the release file: sudo yum install centos-release-scl Once the repository is active, you can download the toolset