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How to Build MySQL 5.5 from Source Code on Windows

Not counting obtaining the source code, and once you have the prerequisites satisfied, [Windows] users can build from source code in 5 easy steps.

Prerequisites – Install & ensure they are in the $PATH:

  1. CMake <-- Download
  2. C++ compiler <-- Visual Studio 2008 Express - Free Download
  3. Bison <-- Download (ensure m4.exe is also included, which it should be)

Optional (but most likely you’ll want):

  1. Perl <-- For Test Suite/Scripts. Strawberry Perl is a great option.
  2. Bazaar <-- If want latest …
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