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CMake was unable to find a build program corresponding to "Unix Makefiles"

I've installed CLion and I plan to start coding on C++. I've also installed Cygwin. I've researched for the last hour or so on how a compiler works and how to use it, but when I selected the compiler on Clion I get the errors

CMake Error: CMake was unable to find a build program corresponding to "Unix Makefiles". CMAKE_MAKE_PROGRAM is not set. You probably need to select a different build tool."

CMake Error: CMAKE_C_COMPILER not set, after EnableLanguage"

and

CMake Error: CMAKE_CXX_COMPILER not set, after EnableLanguage

Solution

  • At first glance it seems to me you are missing a compiler. Do you have a compiler installed (ex: g++) or Windows equivalent? You mentioned you are using Cygwin, if you are planning to use gcc/g++ etc. take a look at this tutorial

    You can install them via Cygwin