CMake

Common Syntax of CMake (Mathematical Calculations)

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Common Syntax of CMake (Mathematical Calculations)

Previous Highlights:CMake Hello, WorldCMake VariablesCMake Official Tutorial (Basic Project Setup)CMake Official Tutorial (Library Creation)CMake Official Tutorial (Usage Requirements)CMake Official Tutorial (Installation and Testing)CMake Common Syntax (if Statements)CMake Common Syntax (Cache Variables)CMake Common Syntax (Environment Variables) The math command in CMake is primarily used to perform simple integer mathematical operations during the build configuration phase, making … Read more

Basics of CMake: CMakeLists.txt

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Basics of CMake: CMakeLists.txt

# File name: CMakeLists.txt # Set the minimum required CMake version to 3.15 cmake_minimum_required(VERSION 3.15) # Set the project name to MyProject, version number to 1.0 project(MyProject VERSION 1.0) # Set compilation options, set C++ standard to C++17 set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 17) # Force the compiler to support the specified C++ standard (C++17 in this case), # … Read more

CMake Basics: Configuration and Best Practices

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CMake Basics: Configuration and Best Practices

1. File Structure mkdir buildcmake .. -G "Unix Makefiles"make 2. Code Explanation # CMake recommends using "out-of-source builds" to avoid polluting the source code directory. # Create a build directory (name can be arbitrary, e.g., build/) mkdir build # Enter that directory cd build # Specify the parent directory of CMakeLists.txt (i.e., the source code … Read more

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

NEWS Click the blue text to follow usNEWS TODAY Hello everyone, this is The Programmer’s Hair Loss Guide! 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 … Read more

Introduction to CMake: Essential for Building Modern C++ Projects

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Introduction to CMake: Essential for Building Modern C++ Projects

Introduction to CMake: Essential for Building Modern C++ Projects Hello everyone! As a C++ programmer, I understand the importance of build tools. Today, I want to share with you CMake – a powerful cross-platform build tool. Don’t be intimidated by the term “build tool”; follow me step by step, and you’ll find that CMake is … Read more

CMake Basics: Compiling Static and Dynamic Libraries, Customizing Library Output Paths

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CMake Basics: Compiling Static and Dynamic Libraries, Customizing Library Output Paths

1. Generate a static library for third-party useIn Linux, the name of a static library is composed of: lib + library name + .a, where the library name needs to be specified, and lib and .a are generated automatically. The Windows system is similar.Project file structure:CMakeLists.txt # Set the minimum required CMake version to 3.15 … Read more

CMake Basics: Compiling Multiple Source Files Together

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CMake Basics: Compiling Multiple Source Files Together

1. Multiple source files add.c and subtract.c are in one folder, the file structure is as follows:head.h #ifndef _HEAD_H #define _HEAD_H // Add int add(int a, int b); // Subtract int subtract(int a, int b); #endif add.c #include <stdio.h> #include "head.h" // Add int add(int a, int b) { return a + b; } subtract.c … Read more

Basic Usage of CMake: A Must for Native Cross-Platform Development

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Basic Usage of CMake: A Must for Native Cross-Platform Development

CMake is an open-source, cross-platform suite of tools for building, testing, and packaging software. CMake controls the software compilation process using simple platform and compiler-independent configuration files (CMakeLists.txt) and generates native build files and workspaces that can be used in your chosen build environment. The CMake suite was created by Kitware in response to the … Read more

CMake Tips: Do You Really Understand add_dependencies and find_package?

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CMake Tips: Do You Really Understand add_dependencies and find_package?

In the world of CMake, mastering dependency management is an essential skill for every developer. Today, we will discuss the two commands add_dependencies and find_package, exploring their differences and how to use them correctly. 🔧 add_dependencies is used to set target dependencies. For example, if you have a custom target or executable that needs to … Read more