CMake Executable Not Found? A Comprehensive Analysis of Docker Image Runtime Issues

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CMake Executable Not Found? A Comprehensive Analysis of Docker Image Runtime Issues

Introduction

When building C++ projects using Docker containers, have you encountered the error <span>cmake exe file is not found</span>? This article will provide a detailed analysis of the causes and solutions to this issue.

Problem Phenomenon

When you run the CMake command in a Docker container, the system prompts <span>cmake: command not found</span>, preventing the build process from continuing.

Cause Analysis

  1. CMake is not installed: The Docker image does not include the CMake tool.

  2. Environment variable not configured: The installation path of CMake is not added to the environment variables.

  3. Image base issue: The Docker image being used has problems.

Solutions

1. Install CMake

Add the following instruction in the Dockerfile to install CMake:

 RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y cmake

2. Configure Environment Variables

Ensure that the installation path of CMake is added to the environment variables, which can be added in the Dockerfile:

 ENV PATH=/usr/local/bin:$PATH

3. Choose the Appropriate Image

Use an official or verified base image, such as <span>ubuntu:20.04</span>.

Example Demonstration

Here is a complete example of a Dockerfile:

 FROM ubuntu:20.04
RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y cmake
ENV PATH=/usr/local/bin:$PATH
COPY . /workspace
WORKDIR /workspace
RUN cmake .
RUN make

Conclusion

By following the above steps, you can successfully resolve the issue of <span>cmake exe file is not found</span> and ensure the smooth build of C++ projects in the Docker container.

References

  • Docker Official Documentation

  • CMake Official Documentation

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