> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.cdev.shop/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.cdev.shop/fivem/cdev-library.md).

# cDev Library

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**What is this resource?**

This resource serves as a library that provides support for other resources that require smart code integrations, such as our vehicle shop and other planned resources for the FiveM platform.
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## INSTALLATION GUIDE

### Step 1: Verify that you have the required dependencies installed

Before you can use this resource, you'll need to make sure that you have the following resources installed:

1. [oxmysql](https://github.com/overextended/oxmysql) or mysql-async

Double-check that these resources are installed and available on your server. If you're not sure whether you have them installed, you can check your server's resource list to confirm.

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While mysql-async may be an option for connecting to a MySQL database, it is not recommended due to its outdated code and poor performance. It is generally better to use a more maintained and efficient resource, such as oxmysql, for database connections. We will not provide support for mysql-async.
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Before using this resource, ensure that your server's artifacts are updated to version 5904 or higher.
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### Step 2: Extract the files

1. Extract the contents of the `cdev-lib.zip` folder and place the resulting folder in your server's resource directory.
2. Add the resource to your server start configuration: `ensure cdev_lib` (if you are using a framework, it must be placed below the framework resource, such as es\_extended)

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Do not modify the encrypted files in any way, as this may cause issues with the resource's functionality.
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Next, you will perform basic configuration on the resource.