https://github.com/vegasword/raylib-msvc-template

Because you don't want to waste your precious time struggling with a failing MSVC build script or dealing with a cumbersome build system to prototype your raylib game.
https://github.com/vegasword/raylib-msvc-template

bill-gates c handmade it-just-works msvc raylib template todd-howard windows

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Because you don't want to waste your precious time struggling with a failing MSVC build script or dealing with a cumbersome build system to prototype your raylib game.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/vegasword/raylib-msvc-template
• Owner: vegasword
• License: unlicense
• Created: 2025-02-04T20:11:24.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-03-17T14:53:06.000Z (about 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-04-01T17:26:37.216Z (about 1 year ago)
• Topics: bill-gates, c, handmade, it-just-works, msvc, raylib, template, todd-howard, windows
• Language: C
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• Size: 1.55 MB
• Stars: 3
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# Raylib MSVC Template

This is a [raylib](https://github.com/raysan5/raylib) project template for people who love to compile their C programs using the MSVC compiler.

> [!WARNING]

> This template is designed for an [unity build workflow](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHikzQcvbNI), though you can add your source files to the `SOURCES` variable in the `build.bat`.

> [!IMPORTANT]

> For faster compilation, raylib sources aren't compiled in this build process, so you won't be able to debug into raylib functions.

> [!TIP]  

> To update raylib, you can download the latest version directly [here](https://github.com/raysan5/raylib/releases) by selecting the appropriate `raylib-X.X_winXX_msvc16.zip` file.

## Building

Before you start building, you need to obtain the `devenv.bat` script from [PortableBuildTools](https://github.com/Data-Oriented-House/PortableBuildTools/releases).

PortableBuildTools provides a collection of pre-built, portable tools that ensure a consistent build environment across different Windows machines, making it easier to get started with development without worrying about complex installations or dependencies.

It downloads standalone MSVC compiler, linker & other tools, also headers/libraries from Windows SDK, into a portable folder, without installing Visual Studio.

Make sure it generate the `C:\BuildTools\devcmd.bat` script and add `C:\BuildTools` to your `PATH` environment varible then execute the `build.bat` script.

You can edit the `build.bat` to set the name of your game and select the build mode.

Enjoy programming!