September 2018
Intermediate to advanced
606 pages
14h 32m
English
Overview
The "CMake Cookbook" is your hands-on guide to mastering software builds with CMake. Through practical examples and clear instructions, you'll learn to configure, build, test, and package your projects across Linux, macOS, and Windows platforms. Gain expertise in simplifying complex build systems and creating efficient, modular software.
What this Book will help me do
- Configure and manage builds for projects across multiple operating systems.
- Understand and use CMake scripts for managing dependencies and build complexity.
- Refactor large projects into modular and reusable structures using CMake.
- Integrate external libraries effectively to streamline development.
- Package and distribute projects efficiently using CPack and related tools.
Author(s)
None Bast and None Di Remigio are seasoned software developers and experts in build systems and CMake. They have extensive experience in teaching and applying modern CMake standards to real-world projects. Their approachable writing style demystifies the complexities of build systems, making the skill accessible to developers at all levels.
Who is it for?
This book is perfect for software developers with basic knowledge of programming languages like C or Fortran, who are looking to effectively manage their software builds. It's also suited for those seeking to transition projects to CMake or modify existing CMake code. Project managers and educators handling build system setup will find this book useful as well.
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