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Using CMake in Popular IDEs

Programming is as much an art as it is a deeply technical process, and as we know all too well, it’s very difficult. Therefore, we should be looking to optimize this process as much as possible. There aren’t too many instances where we can just flip a switch and get better outcomes, but using Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) is definitely one of those rare cases.

If you haven’t worked with a proper IDE before (or you believe that a text processor like Emacs or Vim is the best you can hope for), this chapter is for you. If you’re a seasoned professional and are already familiar with the subject, you can use this chapter as a quick overview of the current top choices and maybe consider a switch or, even ...

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