C compiler for C extensions

Applications using C extensions, need a C compiler and linker to build the C extension library that will be loaded by the runtime system.

C compiler On UNIX™ platforms

On UNIX platforms, you need a cc compiler on the system where you create the C extension libraries. Note that some UNIX systems do not have a C compiler installed by default.

C compiler On Microsoft™ Windows® platforms

On Windows platforms, it is mandatory to install Microsoft Visual C++ version corresponding to the installed Genero BDL package. The OS identifier of the Genero BDL package file name identifies the Visual C++ version to be used.

C compiler On Mac OS X™ platforms

On Mac® OS X platforms, it is mandatory to install Xcode® 6.1, on the system where you create the C extension libraries.