VSC Requirements

- Git Extensions

1. You will need Git installed. You can get the latest version here https://git-scm.com/download/win
2. Install Visual Studio 2019 Build Tools

You will need to install the C++ compiler.

To do this, select **Desktop development for C++** under **Workloads -> Desktop & Mobile**.
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- [[https://code.visualstudio.com/|Visual Studio Code]]
  - Download and install the **Latest Version**
  - Install extensions
    - Click **View**->**Extensions**
    <a href="../images/vsc_extensions.png.png" target="_blank"><img src="../images/vsc_extensions.png"></a>
    - In Search bar type **C/C++ Extension Pack**
    - Click on green install button
    <a href="../images/visualstudio_tools.png" target="_blank"><img src="../images/vcs_extension_pack_install.png" height="50%" width="50%"></a>
- [[https://cmake.org/|CMake]]
  - Download and install the **Latest Release** win32-x86.exe file, **NEVER the RC (Release Candidate) versions.**
  - We recommend to compile in 64 bits mode.
- MySQL development files
  - These files are shipped with MySQL Server, search for them at program files directory, MySQL\MySQL Server 8.0\lib / MySQL\MySQL Server 5.7\lib.
- [[http://www.slproweb.com/products/Win32OpenSSL.html|OpenSSL]] Download the 64bit version. Or you can get both if you plan to compile both 32 and 64bit, they can coexist side by side.
  - Find the 64bit version by finding the latest 1.0.x or 1.1.x Win64 OpenSSL that is NOT the "light" version. (Example: Win64 OpenSSL v1.1.1g)
  - Find the 32bit version by finding the latest 1.0.x or 1.1.x Win32 OpenSSL that is NOT the "light" version. (Example: Win32 OpenSSL v1.1.1g)
  - //Note #1: If you get a "Missing Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable" error message while installing OpenSSL,// //download the [[http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29|Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x64)]] (1.7MB Installer) and install it.// //If you need 32bit support, download and install the [[http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15336|Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86)]].//
  - //Note #2: While installing OpenSSL, choose The OpenSSL binaries (/bin) directory (NOT "The Windows system directory")// //when given the choice on where to copy the OpenSSL DLLs. These DLLs will need to be located easily for [[windows-core-installation|Core Installation]].//
- [[https://www.boost.org/|Boost]].
  - Download the prebuilt Windows Binary for Visual Studio Tools
  - ''%%1.70.0%%'' is the minimum version required for Visual Studio Tool, but Version ''%%1.74.0%%''is recommended
  - 64bit: https://sourceforge.net/projects/boost/files/boost-binaries/1.74.0/boost_1_74_0-msvc-14.2-64.exe/download
  - 32bit: https://sourceforge.net/projects/boost/files/boost-binaries/1.74.0/boost_1_74_0-msvc-14.2-32.exe/download
  - Add an environment variable to "System" variable named "BOOST_ROOT" and as value your Boost installation directory, e.g ''%%E:/Programs/boost_1_74_0%%''. Important is to use '**/**', not '**\**'  when pointing to directory. (Make sure that it does not have a trailing slash (end of path). If you still get problems, add the same variable in the ''%%USER%%'' variables section too, like shown in the image below.)
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  - Notice that this image shows the version number ''%%1.72.0%%'' - use your actual version number in your settings.