Building Node.js with clang-cl on Windows: A Success Story
2025-03-28
The author recently successfully built Node.js using clang-cl on Windows, overcoming several compilation hurdles. The post details the process, including installing necessary Visual Studio components (C++ Clang compiler and MSBuild support for LLVM), configuring ccache for faster builds, and the final compilation steps. The author shares troubleshooting tips, such as reinstalling Visual Studio components and correctly setting the ccache path. This provides a valuable guide for Windows users looking to build Node.js with clang-cl, offering an alternative to the traditional MSVC build process.
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