Modern CMake for C++: Discover a better approach to building, testing, and packa

Description: Modern CMake for C++ by Rafal Swidzinski Building high-quality C/C++ solutions requires the most efficient tools. CMake is excellent for this task - its versatile, widely supported, and established as the industry standard. This book gives you a comprehensive introduction if youre new to CMake, featuring trends and best practices without bogging you down with outdated techniques. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Write comprehensive, professional-standard CMake projects and ensure the quality and simplicity of your solutionsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF formatKey FeaturesUnderstand and automate compilation and linking with CMakeManage internal and external dependencies easilyAdd quality checks and tests as an inherent step for your buildsBook DescriptionCreating top-notch software is an extremely difficult undertaking. Developers researching the subject have difficulty determining which advice is up to date and which approaches have already been replaced by easier, better practices. At the same time, most online resources offer limited explanation, while also lacking the proper context and structure. This book offers a simpler, more comprehensive, experience as it treats the subject of building C++ solutions holistically. Modern CMake for C++ is an end-to-end guide to the automatization of complex tasks, including building, testing, and packaging. Youll not only learn how to use the CMake language in CMake projects, but also discover what makes them maintainable, elegant, and clean. The book also focuses on the structure of source directories, building targets, and packages. As you progress, youll learn how to compile and link executables and libraries, how those processes work, and how to optimize builds in CMake for the best results. Youll understand how to use external dependencies in your project – third-party libraries, testing frameworks, program analysis tools, and documentation generators. Finally, youll get to grips with exporting, installing, and packaging for internal and external purposes. By the end of this book, youll be able to use CMake confidently on a professional level.What you will learnUnderstand best practices for building C++ codeGain practical knowledge of the CMake language by focusing on the most useful aspectsUse cutting-edge tooling to guarantee code quality with the help of 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 process itselfWho 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 are someone whos 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. Author Biography Rafal Swidzinski works as a staff engineer at Google. With over 10 years of professional experience as a full stack developer, he has been able to experiment with a vast multitude of programming languages and technologies. During this time, he has been building software under his own company and for corporations including Cisco Meraki, Amazon, and Ericsson.Originally from Lodz, Poland, he now lives in London, UK, from where he runs a YouTube channel, "Smok," discussing topics related to software development. He tackles technical problems, including real-life and work-related challenges encountered by many people in the field. Throughout his work, he explains the technical concepts in detail and demystifies the art and science behind the role of software engineer. His primary focus is on high-quality code and the craftsmanship of programming. Table of Contents Table of ContentsFirst Steps with CMakeThe CMake LanguageSetting Up Your First CMake ProjectWorking with TargetsCompiling C++ Sources with CMakeLinking with CMakeManaging Dependencies with CMakeTesting FrameworksProgram Analysis ToolsGenerating DocumentationInstalling and PackagingCreating Your Professional ProjectAppendix Miscellaneous Commands Details ISBN1801070059 Short Title Modern CMake for C++ Pages 460 Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1801070059 ISBN-13 9781801070058 Format Paperback Author Rafal Swidzinski Publisher Packt Publishing Limited Imprint Packt Publishing Limited Place of Publication Birmingham Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-02-24 NZ Release Date 2022-02-24 Publication Date 2022-02-24 Subtitle Discover a better approach to building, testing, and packaging your software DEWEY 005.133 Audience General UK Release Date 2022-02-24 Replaced by 9781805121800 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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