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Modern CMake for C++

You're reading from Modern CMake for C++ Effortlessly build cutting-edge C++ code and deliver high-quality solutions

Product type Paperback

Published in May 2024

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781805121800

Length 502 pages

Edition 2nd Edition

Languages

C++

Tools

Cmake

Concepts

Application Development

Author (1):

Rafał Świdziński

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Table of Contents (20) Chapters

Preface

1. First Steps with CMake

2. The CMake Language FREE CHAPTER

3. Using CMake in Popular IDEs

4. Setting Up Your First CMake Project

5. Working with Targets

6. Using Generator Expressions

7. Compiling C++ Sources with CMake

8. Linking Executables and Libraries

9. Managing Dependencies in CMake

10. Using the C++20 Modules

11. Testing Frameworks

12. Program Analysis Tools

13. Generating Documentation

14. Installing and Packaging

15. Creating Your Professional Project

16. Writing CMake Presets

17. Other Books You May Enjoy

18. Index

Appendix

Starting with Visual Studio Code

Visual Studio Code (VSC) is a free, cross-platform IDE available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, developed by Microsoft. Don't confuse it with another Microsoft product, the Visual Studio IDE (usually named after the year it was released, for example, Visual Studio 2022).

VSC is favored for its vast extension ecosystem and support for hundreds of programming languages (estimations are over 220 different languages!). When GitHub was acquired by Microsoft, VSC was introduced as somewhat of a replacement for Atom.

The overall design of the IDE is top-notch, as you can see in Figure 3.4.

Figure 3.4 The main window of VSC

Now, let’s find out what makes the VSC so special.

Why you might like it

C++ isn't the first priority in terms of languages supported by VSC, but it's quite close to the top, thanks to many sophisticated language extensions available. This trade-off is rewarded with the ability to switch between many languages as needed...

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Authors (1)

Rafał Świdziński

Rafał Świdziński

Rafał Świdziński, a seasoned staff engineer at Google, boasts over 12 years of full-stack development expertise. With a track record of spearheading projects for industry giants like Cisco Meraki, Amazon, and Ericsson, he embodies a commitment to innovation. As a Londoner by choice, he remains at the forefront of technological progress, engaging in a myriad of personal ventures. His recent pivot toward AI in healthcare refl ects his dedication to impactful advancements. Rafał values top-notch code quality and craftsmanship, sharing insights through his YouTube channel and published books.

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