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@@ -6,7 +6,12 @@ Vcpkg helps you get C and C++ libraries on Windows. This tool and ecosystem are For short description of available commands, run `vcpkg help`. ## Quick Start -If there is no `vcpkg.exe` (such as after a `git clone`), run +Prerequisites: +- Visual Studio 2015 Update 3 or +- Visual Studio 2017 +- `git.exe` available in your path + +Clone this repository, then run ``` C:\src\vcpkg> powershell -exec bypass scripts\bootstrap.ps1 ``` @@ -18,12 +23,12 @@ Install any packages with ``` C:\src\vcpkg> .\vcpkg install sdl2 curl ``` -Finally, create a New Project (or open an existing one) in Visual Studio 2015. You can now `#include` and use any of the installed libraries. +Finally, create a New Project (or open an existing one) in Visual Studio 2015 or Visual Studio "15" Preview. You can now `#include` and use any of the installed libraries. ## Examples See the [`docs\EXAMPLES.md`](docs/EXAMPLES.md) document for specific walkthroughs, including using a package and adding a new package. -See a 4 mm [demo in video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y41WFKbQFTw). +See a 4 minute [demo in video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y41WFKbQFTw). ## Contributing Vcpkg is built with your contributions. Here are some ways you can contribute: @@ -31,7 +36,7 @@ Vcpkg is built with your contributions. Here are some ways you can contribute: * [Submit Issues](https://github.com/Microsoft/vcpkg/issues) in vcpkg or existing packages * [Submit Fixes and New Packages](https://github.com/Microsoft/vcpkg/pulls) -Please refer to our [Contribution guidelines](docs/CONTRIBUTING.md) for more details. +Please refer to our [Contribution guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) for more details. This project has adopted the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct](https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/). For more information see the [Code of Conduct FAQ](https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/faq/) or contact [opencode@microsoft.com](mailto:opencode@microsoft.com) with any additional questions or comments. |