macOS

macOS, like Linux, is a Unix system and thus may be used directly for most of this tutorial. However, Mac users must install the following utilities and ensure they are available on the command line path.

1. Python 3
2. CMake
3. GCC/CLang typically installed with xcode-select

Installing GCC/CLang on macOS

xcode-select --install

Installing Python and running the above command to install gcc/CLang should ensure that those tools are on the path.

CMake requires one additional step to ensure it is on the path:

sudo "/Applications/CMake.app/Contents/bin/cmake-gui" --install

In order to cross-compile, a Linux box is essential. You may choose to use a virtual machine or may choose to follow the instructions in Appendix I to install a docker container including the necessary tools.

After the steps above are completed, return to the tutorial.