A CMake macro for setting up precompiled headers with Visual Studio and GCC compilers.
cmake-precompiled-header is a CMake macro that simplifies the setup of precompiled headers for C/C++ projects. It provides a standardized way to configure precompiled headers across multiple compilers and build systems, helping developers reduce compilation times by precompiling frequently used header files.
C/C++ developers using CMake as their build system who want to optimize compilation times, particularly those working on large projects with many commonly included headers.
It offers a simple, cross-compiler solution for precompiled header configuration that integrates seamlessly with existing CMake workflows, eliminating the need for manual compiler-specific setup and reducing build times significantly.
Visual Studio and GCC precompiled header macro for CMake
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Works with Visual Studio, GCC, MinGW, and Ninja as listed in the README, making it versatile for diverse build environments without manual compiler-specific setup.
Integration requires only including a macro file and calling add_precompiled_header, reducing PCH configuration to a few lines in CMakeLists.txt.
The FORCEINCLUDE parameter automatically injects the precompiled header into all source files, ensuring consistent usage without manual edits.
Seamlessly works with standard CMake targets and build configurations, avoiding disruptive changes to existing workflows.
The README is brief, and additional documentation is only in the macro file, which can be insufficient for troubleshooting or advanced usage.
Requires creating specific pchheader.c and .h files, imposing a structure that may not fit all project architectures or modular designs.
Does not validate header compatibility or compiler-specific quirks, potentially leading to obscure build failures that require manual debugging.