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Modern CMake for C++

Modern CMake for C++ - Second Edition

By : Rafał Świdziński
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Modern CMake for C++

Modern CMake for C++

4.6 (14)
By: Rafał Świdziński

Overview of this book

Modern CMake for C++ isn't just another reference book, or a repackaging of the documentation, but a blueprint to bridging the gap between learning C++ and being able to use it in a professional setting. It's an end-to-end guide to the automation of complex tasks, including building, testing, and packaging software. This second edition is significantly rewritten, restructured and refreshed with latest additions to CMake, such as support of C++20 Modules. In this book, you'll not only learn how to use the CMake language in CMake projects but also discover how to make those projects maintainable, elegant, and clean. As you progress, you'll dive into the structure of source directories, building targets, and packages, all while learning how to compile and link executables and libraries. You'll also gain a deeper understanding of how those processes work and how to optimize builds in CMake for the best results. You'll discover how to use external dependencies in your project – third-party libraries, testing frameworks, program analysis tools, and documentation generators. Finally, you'll gain profi ciency in exporting, installing, and packaging for internal and external purposes. By the end of this book, you'll be able to use CMake confi dently at a professional level.
Table of Contents (21 chapters)
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Preface

Creating top-notch software is no easy task. Developers researching this subject online often struggle to determine which advice is current and which methods have been superseded by newer, better practices. Moreover, most resources explain the process chaotically, lacking proper background, context, and structure.

Modern CMake for C++ provides an end-to-end guide that offers a simpler experience by treating the building of C++ solutions comprehensively. It not only teaches you how to use CMake in your projects but also highlights what makes them maintainable, elegant, and clean. The guide walks you through automating complex tasks common in many projects, including building, testing, and packaging.

The book instructs you on organizing source directories, building targets, and creating packages. As you progress, you will learn to compile and link executables and libraries, understand these processes in detail, and optimize each step for the best results. Additionally, you will discover how to incorporate external dependencies into your project, such as third-party libraries, testing frameworks, program analysis tools, and documentation generators. Finally, you’ll learn how to export, install, and package your solution for both internal and external use.

After completing this book, you’ll be able to use CMake confidently on a professional level.

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