Building Connector/C From Source

Build MariaDB Connector/C from source. Download the package from MariaDB downloads or get the latest development version from the Connector/C GitHub repository.

Prerequisites For Building Connector/C From Source

Building MariaDB Connector/C from source requires CMake, a C compiler, and TLS/SSL libraries. Windows needs Visual Studio; Linux and macOS need gcc, with optional Curl or Kerberos.

Configuration Settings for Building Connector/C

Configure the MariaDB Connector/C build via CMake options including build type, TLS/SSL backend, install prefix, and client plugins such as authentication and connection handlers.

Compiling Connector/C

Compile MariaDB Connector/C after configuration using CMake on Windows or Unix. Supports Visual Studio builds and GNU make, with both IDE and command-line build options.