MinGW

MinGW (Minimalist GNU for Windows) is a set of tools that allows developers to compile and run programs written in languages like C and C++ on Windows computers. It provides a version of the essential programming tools and libraries found in Unix/Linux systems, making it possible to create Windows applications without relying on commercial development environments. Essentially, MinGW acts as a bridge that enables developers to use open-source tools to build and run software on Windows, supporting both open-source and custom-developed applications with a straightforward setup.