Example of NEW Windows Requirements

Git

Download

• https://git-scm.com/download/win

Instalation

• Run the standalone Installer

Github Desktop

Download

• https://desktop.github.com

Instalation

• Download the installer and follow the steps to set it up.

Visual Studio Community 2022

Download

• https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads

Instalation

• Install the C++ compiler. You will need to install the C++ compiler.

  To do this, select Desktop development for C++ under Workloads -> Desktop & Mobile.

  

MySQL

Download

• https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/8.4.html

Instalation

1. Run the Windows MSI Installer.

2. Scroll down to the bottom and click on "No thanks, just take me to the downloads!"

3. When the installation is almost done, make sure "Launch the MySQL Instance Configuration Wizard" is checked, then click "Finish".

4. When the MySQL Instance Configuration Wizard launches, most default options are fine, but remember the username and password you use (root // whatever). You will need them to log into your chosen database management tool (below) in order to import SQL files later.

5. To test if MySQL is set up correctly, hit CTRL+ALT+DEL on your keyboard, enter the Task Manager, and select the "Services" tab. In the list of services you should see "MySQL" with a status of "Running".

6. Add MySQL to Environment Variables.

   1. Go to Control Panel -> System

   2. Go to Advanced System Settings

   3. Go to Environment Variables

   4. Under "Systemvariables" select Path

   5. Edit and add your install path of MySQL, i.e C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 8.0\bin\

MySQL Client

Download

• HeidiSQL (Best for beginners)

• MySQL CLI (Fastest, comes with your MySQL Instalation)

• DBeaver (Multiplatform Database Management Tool)

• SQLYog Community Edition

Instalation

1. Try connecting to your database. You may be looking for "Connect to Host", "New Connection" or "Session Manager" depending on which program you use.

2. Create a new connection/session. The Hostname/IP address of "127.0.0.1" or "localhost" is fine if you installed MySQL on the same computer that you installed HeidiSQL or SQLYog. Simply fill in your root // whatever password and you should now be able to connect to your database. It's the information used in this step MySQL

CMake

Download

• https://cmake.org/download

Instalation

• Run the Windows MSI Installer.

OpenSSL

Download

• http://www.slproweb.com/products/Win32OpenSSL.html

Instalation

• Run the Windows EXE/MSI Installer.

Boost

Download

• https://www.boost.org

• 1.81.0

Instalation

• Add an environment variable to the "System" variable named "BOOST_ROOT" and with the value being your Boost installation directory, e.g. C:/local/boost_1_81_0. Important is to use '/', not '\' when pointing to the directory. (Make sure that it does not have a trailing slash (end of the path). If you still get problems, add the same variable in the USER variables section too, as shown in the image below.)

Help

If you are still having problems, check:

• FAQ

• Common Errors

• How to ask for help

• Join our Discord Server, but it is not a 24/7 support channel. A staff member will answer you whenever they have time.