From 44607736ee41f24c5baf256e2c26e4c79def9e54 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nikias Bassen Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2024 01:03:20 +0100 Subject: Updated README --- README.md | 21 ++++++++++++++++----- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) (limited to 'README.md') diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index b59d37f..61a81a9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -21,11 +21,22 @@ Some key features are: ## Building -You need to have a working compiler and development environent available. +### Quick access + +* [Prerequisites](#prerequisites) + * [Linux (Debian/Ubuntu based)](#linux-debianubuntu-based) + * [macOS](#macos) + * [Windows](#windows) +* [Configuring the source tree](#configuring-the-source-tree) +* [Building and installation](#building-and-installation) ### Prerequisites -* #### Debian/Ubuntu based Linux +You need to have a working compiler and development environent available. This project uses autotools +for the build process, allowing to have common build steps regardless of the platform. Only the +prerequisites differ and are described in this section. + +* #### Linux (Debian/Ubuntu based) Install all required dependencies and build tools: ```shell @@ -80,9 +91,9 @@ You need to have a working compiler and development environent available. export PYTHON_EXTRA_LDFLAGS="-Wl,-stack_size,1000000 -framework CoreFoundation $PYTHON_FRAMEWORK_PATH" ``` -* #### Windows: MSYS2 +* #### Windows - [MSYS2](https://www.msys2.org/) is the preferred way of compiling this project on Windows. Download the MSYS2 installer + [MSYS2](https://www.msys2.org/) is the official way of compiling this project on Windows. Download the MSYS2 installer and follow the installation steps. It is recommended to use the _MSYS2 MinGW 64-bit_ shell. Run it and make sure the required dependencies are installed: @@ -253,5 +264,5 @@ iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS, and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc. This project is an independent software library and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. -README Updated on: 2024-02-13 +README Updated on: 2024-02-16 -- cgit v1.1-32-gdbae