CMake is a powerful and comprehensive solution for managing the software build process. CMake is the de-facto standard for building C++ code, with over 2 million downloads a month.

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Feb 8, 2010 · Thank you for joining the CMake community! Whether you are still learning how to use CMake, contributing, or just enjoy being part of the conversation, there is is something …

Directory Structure ¶ There are two main directories CMake uses when building a project: the source directory and the binary directory. The source directory is where the source code for …

CMake will write a CMakeCache.txt file to identify the directory as a build tree and store persistent information such as buildsystem configuration options. To maintain a pristine source tree, …

CMake is an open source, cross-platform family of tools designed to build, test, and package software. CMake gives you control of the software compilation process using simple …

This book describes how to use the CMake family of tools, including CTest, CPack and CDash, to develop, build, test, and package software for distribution. Starting with the basics of how to …

CMake contains a full cross-platform install system. With the same set of commands, a software package can be installed on Linux, Windows, and Mac. Cross-platform testing system CMake …

The CMAKE_EXPORT_BUILD_DATABASE variable, a corresponding CMAKE_EXPORT_BUILD_DATABASE environment variable, and an …

CMake understands a file, CMakePresets.json, and its user-specific counterpart, CMakeUserPresets.json, for saving presets for commonly-used configure settings. These …