How to Download and Build Komodo Edit

Are you interested in downloading and building Komodo Edit? If so, you've come to the right place. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to download the latest version of Komodo Edit and build it from source.

To get started, you can download version 6.4 from the developer downloads site. Alternatively, you can use the Python builds from the same location, which should be sufficient for most users. These builds have the advantage of being much faster than building Mozilla, as much of the compiled data is cached.

If you prefer to build Komodo Edit from source, you can follow these steps:

1. Check out the individual component/addon repositories under the main Komodo Edit repository.

2. Run `bk configure -V 11.10.0-devel` in your checkout directory.

3. Once the configuration has completed, run `bk build` to start the building process.

4. After the build has completed, you can run `bk run` to launch Komodo Edit.

It's worth noting that building Komodo Edit from source requires Visual C++ 11.0 (also known as Visual Studio 2012) and all the Platform SDKs for building Mozilla with vc11. You will also need to install version 1.9.0 of the 'MozillaBuild-$ver.exe' package into the default directory.

If you are new to building Komodo Edit, it may be helpful to start by reading the more in-depth instructions available on the Mailing Lists: komodo-discuss & komodo-beta & komodo-announce pages. These resources provide detailed information on how to get started with building and developing with Komodo Edit.

In addition to these resources, there are several ways to get in contact with the Komodo devs if you have any questions or need further assistance. You can join the Mailing Lists: komodo-discuss & komodo-beta & komodo-announce lists, where you will find a community of developers and users who are happy to help answer your questions.

Overall, building Komodo Edit from source is a great way to contribute to the development of this powerful editor, and with these steps, you should be able to get started quickly. Just remember that building Komodo Edit requires some technical expertise, so if you're new to building software, it may be helpful to seek guidance from an experienced developer.

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