Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/4tHeAkxNg7 In this episode I go over how to find different compiler/linker options, and I explain a few of the most common options. These options include optimizing for speed/space, setting the warning level, and adding compile-time definitions. After this I go over where to install Visual Studio from, then a brief introduction showing how to create a new project and set it up so that you can easily add new source files and run your code. Visual Studio Download: https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/ (This is not available for Linux, we will talk about the best way to develop on Linux in a future episode) MSVC Compiler Options: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/build/reference/compiler-options-listed-by-category?view=msvc-160 MSVC Linker Options: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/build/reference/linker-options?view=msvc-160 GCC Compiler/Linker Options: https://gcc.gnu.org/onlinedocs/gcc/Option-Summary.html Godbolt Compiler Explorer: https://godbolt.org/ 0:00 In This Episode 0:43 Logging Solution 2:30 The Reason for Build Systems 3:00 Common Compiler Options 3:41 Optimization Options 5:32 Output Assembly Option 8:14 Preprocessor Compile Options 9:27 Extra Options 10:09 Runtime Memory Options 10:34 Warning Options 13:05 Downloading Visual Studio 14:00 Creating Visual Studio Project 14:42 Setting up Your Project 19:47 Challenge --------------------------------------------------------------------- Website: https://ambrosiogabe.github.io/ Github: https://github.com/ambrosiogabe Here are some books I recommend if you want to learn about game engine development more thoroughly. I do not profit off any of these sales, these are just some books that have helped me out :) My Recommended Game Engine Books: Game Engine Architecture: https://www.gameenginebook.com/ Game Physics Cookbook (Read this before the next physics book): https://www.amazon.com/Game-Physics-Cookbook-Gabor-Szauer/dp/1787123669 Game Physics (Ian Millington): https://www.amazon.com/Game-Physics-Engine-Development-Commercial-Grade/dp/0123819768 Game Programming Patterns (Free): https://gameprogrammingpatterns.com/ My Recommended Beginning Game Programming Books: JavaScript Game Design: https://www.apress.com/gp/book/9781430247166 My Recommended Java Books: Data Structures/Algorithms: https://www.amazon.com/Data-Structures-Algorithms-Java-6th-ebook/dp/B00JDRQF8C LWJGL (Free, but I haven't read this thoroughly): https://lwjglgamedev.gitbooks.io/3d-game-development-with-lwjgl/content/