Get the Amazon SDK for C++ from source code - Amazon SDK for C++
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Get the Amazon SDK for C++ from source code

You can use the Amazon SDK for C++ from your code by first building the SDK from source and then installing it locally.

Process overview
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Build and install the SDK source

  1. Use CMake to generate build files for the SDK.

  2. Build the SDK.

  3. Install the SDK.

First build the SDK from source and install it.

Build your application using the SDK

  1. Write your own code to use the SDK or use a sample application, and add the AWSSDK package to your cmake file.

  2. Use CMake to generate build files for your application.

  3. Build your application.

  4. Run your application.

Then develop your own application using the SDK.