MinGW

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Open source programming tool set for windows

Operating system: Windows

Publisher: MinGW.org

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MinGW (full name - Minimalist GNU for Windows, early name - mingw32) is a Windows-portal build of free C and C++ compilers GCC, which are designed to create different software for the corresponding operating system. Originally MinGW was created as a branch of Cygwin. The application includes all the necessary tools to link and compile programs. MinGW can be used absolutely free of charge, without spending money on paid tools or libraries. The application includes GCC compilers, linker, assembler, archiver, set of header libraries and files, as well as a set of Unix - test utilities of the MYSY command line.

Each utility in MinGW is designed to work from the command line, but it does not prevent their use in popular IDEs (Eclipse, NetBeans, DevCCP), which have a graphical interface for CCG compilers. Installing the MinGW is quite easy. During the installation process, all necessary MinGW libraries will be automatically downloaded to your computer. The default installation path is «C\mingw».

MinGW allows for the production of native Windows applications without having to pay for expensive tools or libraries.

ADDITIONAL SCREENSHOTS

ADDITIONAL INFO

- is distributed completely free of charge;

- is easy to install and takes up a little disk space;

- Includes all the tools and libraries you need to create programs;

- Compiles the code quickly and efficiently;

- is constantly being developed and supported by developers.

PROS

Free, open-source development environment for creating Microsoft Windows applications.
Provides native support for various Windows APIs.
Lightweight, flexible and easy to use.

CONS

Limited support for recent C++ standards and libraries.
Difficult to set up for beginners.
Doesn't include any IDE (Integrated Development Environment).

✨ SELECTED USER REVIEW ✨

Finn
Sat, Feb 3, 2024
Would you like to create Microsoft Windows applications? If your answer is positive, you should check out MinGW.
The app comes with all the necessary tools and libraries to create apps. It’s light and works on Windows.
MinGW is easy to install. During the installation, users automatically get all MinGW libraries to their computers.
Unfortunately some users complain that the app faces occasional compatibility issues.
Still, if you are interested in creating native Windows applications using GCC, it’s high time to check out MinGW.

👨‍💻️ USER REVIEWS AND COMMENTS 💬

Ethan

A few aspects are obsolete, particularly gcc. However, much of the time it's anything but an issue. MinGW presents to you the one of a kind chance to utilize slam scripts locally in Windows. Additionally gcc alows you to construct local Windows applications in the notable unix climate. Additionally I do regularly utilize track down order inside MinGW terminal to look through Windows records in general circle in a UNIX way.  This software is decent, but there are better ones out there.                        

Calum F.

MinGW (Minimalist GNU for Windows) is a minimalist development environment for native Microsoft Windows applications. It includes a set of headers and libraries for Windows API, GNU C compiler, GNU C++ compiler, and other development tools, including make, gdb (debugger), and msys (Unix/Posix-like environment).                        

Ethan M.

MinGW is a good software for Windows users who need a good C/C++ compiler. It is free and easy to install, and the interface is intuitive and user-friendly. The compilation and build speed are quite good and the output is reliable. The support provided by the MinGW team is very helpful. It includes a lot of libraries and functions to help developers write code. The debugging interface is also quite good and provides clear error messages. The only downside is that the MinGW package is a bit outdated and can't be used for the newest C++ features.                        

Alexander M********k

MinGW is a great open source software for building Windows applications. It is easy to set up and use, and runs quickly. I had a great experience using it to build a C++ application. It has some useful additional tools to help debug and optimize code. Its documentation is comprehensive and helpful.                        

Murray H********m

I used MinGW to complie my C++ programs and it worked pretty well - it was pretty easy to install and use, but I did have som trouble with the linker not finding the libraries I wanted to include.                        

Ethan T*******x

MinGW is a software development environment for Windows that includes a set of GNU tools for building and compiling applications. It provides a minimalist approach to developing software for Windows, allowing developers to create native Windows applications using open-source tools. MinGW has a collection of libraries and header files that are compatible with Microsoft's C runtime libraries, making it easy to develop and port Windows applications. It supports both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures and can be used with various programming languages, including C, C++, and Objective-C. MinGW is free and open-source software that can be used in commercial and non-commercial projects.                        

Rory T.

MinGW is a useful and efficient tool for developers to create native Windows applications using GCC and other open-source tools.                        

Kai

MinGW, short for Minimalist GNU for Windows, is a minimalist open-source software development environment for native Microsoft Windows applications. Its central feature is the provision of a collection of freely available and freely distributable Windows-specific header files and import libraries. This feature allows for the application to maintain the portability of the source code.                        

Ben

It provides an accessible and versatile platform for running and compiling Unix-based code on Windows systems.                        

Charlie

Efficient for compiling Windows applications, occasional compatibility issues.                        

Daniel

Versatile, functional, free, lightweight, user-friendly.                        

Jackson

Compiler for windows. Help me compile programs. Tricky to install.                        

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