For those looking to contribute back to the project or build complex custom simulations, follow the External Developer Guide . This guide provides specific instructions for working with the "bleeding edge" development code.
: For macOS or other Linux distributions, refer to the comprehensive Install Guide .
To streamline your coding, it is recommended to use a C++ Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Popular choices among Chaste developers include: VSCode Eclipse CLion Download chstrae
Chaste relies on several external libraries that must be installed before you can compile the code:
: If you are using Ubuntu Linux , the easiest method is to use the Chaste Debian package. For those looking to contribute back to the
Once installed, navigate to the User Guides to run tutorials related to the specific type of simulation (e.g., cardiac or cell-based) you wish to perform. Getting Started - Chaste
The development version of Chaste is intended for researchers and developers who want to use the most up-to-date code rather than the official releases. To streamline your coding, it is recommended to
: MPI, PETSc, HDF5, Boost, SCons, and Xerces.