It is important to note that if you install all the MSYS2 development tools first and add the directories to your PATH before running Eclipse and creating a workspace, then Eclipse will be able to find the compiler and tools without having to explicitly set and include directories and will generally work better. This guide focuses on the 64 bit version only.

This will outline the process for getting a simple C++ toolchain ready in Windows using Eclipse as an IDE.

In Windows, you can simply install Visual Studio and use the Microsoft C++ compiler, but you may want to use the free GNU compiler (g++) instead. Trying to get an open source toolchain configured in Windows for C++ can sometimes be a headache. I was barely able to hack it together myself and there are still a few details I am not 100% clear on.įor more details about installing MSYS2 check out Install gcc compiler on Windows with MSYS2 for C/C++. DISCLAIMER: Don't hold me accountable for any bad advice or incorrect information provided here.

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