The Ecere SDK is an open-source, cross-platform software development kit used to build native graphical user interfaces (GUIs), 2D/3D graphics, and network applications. It centers around eC, an object-oriented language fully compatible with C that matches its runtime performance. 📦 Installation Guide
You can find binary downloads and source code repositories directly on the Ecere SDK Official Website or its Ecere GitHub Repository. 1. Windows Installation
Binary Installer: Download the official Windows executable package from the Ecere Download Page. Run the installer to automatically configure the Ecere IDE and its toolchains.
Building From Source: If you prefer custom builds using MinGW or MinGW-w64: Open an elevated Command Prompt (Run as Administrator).
Navigate to the root directory and build the SDK: mingw32-make. Install the files to your system: mingw32-make install. 2. Linux / UNIX Installation
Package Manager: Debian and Ubuntu users can install the native ecere-sdk package directly through the official repositories or the daily-built Ubuntu PPA.
Building From Source: Ensure your local development packages and library dependencies (like libpng and jpeg) are installed. Open your terminal in the SDK directory. Compile the source code: make. Install the system binaries: sudo make install. 🚀 First Steps with Ecere SDK
Once installation is complete, launch the development environment from your terminal or application launcher by running the command ide. Setting Up a New Project
Create Project: Open the Ecere IDE, click Project in the menu bar, and select New.
Name and Locate: Assign your project a name and choose a directory path to save your files.
Write an eC Program: Add a new file with a .ec extension to your project. Below is a standard, fundamental “Hello World” GUI application template:
import “ecere” class HelloWorldApp : GuiApplication { driver = “OpenGL”; // Can also use “Direct3D” or “GDI” } class MainWindow : Window { text = “First Steps”; background = activeBorder; borderStyle = sizable; hasMaxButton = true; hasMinButton = true; hasClose = true; size = { 400, 300 }; void OnRedraw(Surface surface) { surface.WriteText(20, 20, “Hello, Ecere World!”, 19); } } Use code with caution. Compiling and Running
Click the Build or Run buttons within the IDE toolbar to automatically compile the code using the eC compiler.
The application will launch a native window rendering your canvas via your selected graphics driver. 🌐 Cross-Platform Deployment Target Options
The Ecere build system allows you to compile the exact same eC code for various target environments:
Desktop: Compiles seamlessly to Windows, Linux, Mac OS X (via X11), and FreeBSD.
Web Deployment: Integrates with Emscripten to translate eC logic and target WebGL-compatible browsers.
Mobile Deployment: Builds into shared libraries utilizing the Android NDK to produce runnable APK files. Installation – Ecere SDK
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