August 2024
Intermediate to advanced
356 pages
9h 29m
English
Overview
Learn to master the complexities of CMake, the C++ build system, with this comprehensive guide. CMake Best Practices dives deep into modern CMake usage, showing you how to design robust build configurations, handle package management effortlessly, and optimize for scalability.
What this Book will help me do
- Design clean and scalable CMake projects for efficient development workflows.
- Master the use of modern CMake features like presets and dependency management.
- Integrate and manage third-party libraries, testing frameworks, and system tools seamlessly.
- Build cross-platform projects and integrate toolchains effectively using advanced techniques.
- Enhance project quality by automating processes like testing, packaging, and code analysis.
Author(s)
Written by Dominik Berner and Mustafa Kemal Gilor, both seasoned professionals in software engineering and toolcrafting with extensive experience in C++ and build system design. They bring years of practical experience and community interaction to deliver insights that are not only technically accurate but interactively useful.
Who is it for?
This guide is ideal for software developers, build system engineers, or anyone responsible for C++ project maintenance who wants to improve their grasp of working with CMake. If you've worked on a C++ project and want an in-depth guide to mastering the CMake build system, this book is for you. Prior exposure to C++ and some general software development tools is recommended.
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