Gain proficiency in CMake and unlock the complete potential of C++ to develop exceptional projectsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF formatKey FeaturesGet to grips with CMake and take your C++ development skills to enterprise standardsUse hands-on exercises and self-assessment questions to lock-in your learningUnderstand how to build in an array of quality checks and tests for robust codeBook DescriptionModern 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. What you will learnUnderstand best practices to build ++ codeGain practical knowledge of the CMake languageGuarantee code quality with tests and static and dynamic analysisDiscover how to manage, discover, download, and link dependencies with CMakeBuild solutions that can be reused and maintained in the long termUnderstand how to optimize build artifacts and the build processProgram modern CMake and manage your build processesAcquire expertise in complex subjects such as CMake presetsWho this book is forThe book is for build engineers and software developers with knowledge of C/C++ programming who are looking to learn CMake to automate the process of building small and large software solutions.

If you’re just getting started with CMake, a long-time GNU Make user, or simply looking to brush up on the latest best practices, this book is for you. Table of ContentsFirst Steps with CMakeThe CMake LanguageUsing CMake in Popular IDEsSetting Up Your First CMake ProjectWorking with TargetsUsing Generator ExpressionsCompiling C++ Sources with CMakeLinking Executables and LibrariesManaging Dependencies in CMakeUsing the C++20 ModulesTesting FrameworksProgram Analysis ToolsGenerating DocumentationInstalling and PackagingCreating Your Professional ProjectWriting CMake PresetsAppendix.