(Documentation) Installing C/C++ Development Tools on a Windows Platform

Documentation : Installing C/C++ Development Tools on a Windows Platform

In order to build and debug C/C++ executables and libraries on the Windows platform, a minimal set of development tools must be installed. These tools are not bundled with the NetBeans C/C++ pack. This how-to tells how to install the Cygwin versions of these tools.

For more information about working with C/C++ applications in the NetBeans IDE, see the C/C++ Applications Learning Trail page on the NetBeans web site.
Tutorial Requirements

Before you proceed, make sure you review the requirements in this section.

Software Needed for This Tutorial
Before you begin, you need to install NetBeans IDE 6.5. The C/C++ installer option includes NetBeans IDE 6.5 and C/C++ support. If your initial NetBeans download did not include the C/C++ pack, you'll need to go to the Available Plugins tab on the Tools > Plugins menu and install the C/C++ plugin...

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