Building SDL2 from Source (GCC and Make)

This guide walks you through the process of compiling SDL2, SDL_image, and SDL_ttf libraries from source

Ryan McCombe
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SDL2: Static vs Dynamic Linking
What is the difference between static and dynamic linking when building SDL2 from source?
Creating Multiple Windows with SDL2
How can I create multiple windows in an SDL2 application?
SDL2: Renderer vs Surface
What is the difference between an SDL_Renderer and an SDL_Surface in SDL2?
SDL2 Event Handling
How can I handle multiple types of events in SDL2, such as keyboard and mouse events?
Creating a Fullscreen Window in SDL2
How can I create a fullscreen window in SDL2?
Audio Playback with SDL2
How can I play audio files using SDL2?