Development Environment Setup Guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to install GCC, Python, and Node.js on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

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Table of Contents

1. GCC Installation
2. Python Installation
3. Node.js Installation

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GCC Installation Guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to install the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

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Contents

1. macOS
2. Windows
3. Linux
4. Troubleshooting
5. License

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macOS

macOS Prerequisites

• macOS (tested on macOS Ventura and later)
• Xcode Command Line Tools (for clang and related tools)

macOS Installation Steps

1. Install Xcode Command Line Tools (if not already installed):

   xcode-select --install

2. Install Homebrew (if not already installed):

   /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

3. Install GCC via Homebrew:

   brew install gcc

4. Verify Installation:

   gcc --version

Windows

Windows Prerequisites

• Windows 10 or later
• Administrator privileges

Windows Installation Steps

1. Install MinGW-w64 (Minimalist GNU for Windows):

   • Download the installer from MinGW-w64.
   • Run the installer and select the following options:
     • Architecture: x86_64 (for 64-bit) or i686 (for 32-bit)
     • Threads: posix
     • Exception: seh (for 64-bit) or dwarf (for 32-bit)
     • Installation folder: Choose a directory (e.g., C:\mingw-w64)

2. Add MinGW-w64 to System PATH:

   • Open the Start menu, search for "Environment Variables," and click "Edit the system environment variables."
   • In the System Properties window, click "Environment Variables."
   • Under "System variables," find the Path variable, click "Edit," and add the bin directory of your MinGW-w64 installation (e.g., C:\mingw-w64\bin).

3. Verify Installation:

   gcc --version

Linux

Linux Prerequisites

• A Linux distribution (e.g., Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian)
• sudo privileges

Linux Installation Steps

1. Update Package List:

   sudo apt update

2. Install GCC:

   • For Debian/Ubuntu-based systems:

     sudo apt install build-essential

   • For Fedora:

     sudo dnf install gcc

   • For Arch Linux:

     sudo pacman -S gcc

3. Verify Installation:

   gcc --version

Troubleshooting

• macOS: If gcc points to clang, use gcc-<version> (e.g., gcc-12) or create an alias.
• Windows: Ensure the MinGW-w64 bin directory is correctly added to the system PATH.
• Linux: If gcc is not found, ensure the package manager is updated and try reinstalling.

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Python Installation Guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to install Python on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

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macOS

macOS Installation Steps

1. Install Python via Homebrew:

   brew install python

2. Verify Installation:

   python3 --version

Windows

Windows Installation Steps

1. Download Python:

   • Visit the official Python website: python.org.
   • Download the latest version of Python for Windows.

2. Run the Installer:

   • Check the box to Add Python to PATH during installation.
   • Click "Install Now."

3. Verify Installation:

   python --version

Linux

Linux Installation Steps

1. Install Python:

   • For Debian/Ubuntu-based systems:

     sudo apt install python3

   • For Fedora:

     sudo dnf install python3

   • For Arch Linux:

     sudo pacman -S python

2. Verify Installation:

   python3 --version

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Node.js Installation Guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to install Node.js on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

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macOS

macOS Installation Steps

1. Install Node.js via Homebrew:

   brew install node

2. Verify Installation:

   node --version
   npm --version

Windows

Windows Installation Steps

1. Download Node.js:

   • Visit the official Node.js website: nodejs.org.
   • Download the LTS version for Windows.

2. Run the Installer:

   • Follow the installation wizard and accept the default settings.

3. Verify Installation:

   node --version
   npm --version

Linux

Linux Installation Steps

1. Install Node.js:

   • For Debian/Ubuntu-based systems:

     curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_lts.x | sudo -E bash -
     sudo apt install -y nodejs

   • For Fedora:

     sudo dnf install nodejs

   • For Arch Linux:

     sudo pacman -S nodejs npm

2. Verify Installation:

   node --version
   npm --version

Troubleshooting

• GCC: Ensure the correct version is installed and added to the system PATH.
• Python: If python doesn't work, try python3 or check your PATH configuration.
• Node.js: If npm is not found, reinstall Node.js or update your PATH.

License

This guide is licensed under the MIT License. You are free to use, modify, and distribute this guide. No monetary compensation is required.