Editing Perl and wxWidgets RAD on Windows (section)

== The Recurring Problem: Windows Setup Friction ==

On Unix-like systems, Perl users usually have compilers, headers, and build tools nearby. Windows historically did not provide that environment by default. That made wxPerl difficult because it depends on compiled XS bindings and wxWidgets libraries.

This is where [https://strawberryperl.com/ Strawberry Perl] became important. Strawberry Perl provides Perl on Windows along with compiler and build tools, making CPAN and XS-based modules much more realistic on Windows.

Even so, Strawberry Perl did not by itself create a Lazarus-like experience. It solved a major prerequisite:

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Can I build and install Perl modules on Windows?
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It did not solve the full application-development path:

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Can I design a GUI, generate sane code, package the executable, track DLLs, and build an installer?
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