A curated collection of CMake scripts, modules, examples, and resources for modern C++ build systems.
Awesome CMake is a curated list of resources, scripts, modules, and examples for the CMake build system. It helps C and C++ developers find tools and best practices to configure, build, and manage dependencies for their projects efficiently. The collection focuses on modern CMake approaches, reducing the complexity of setting up cross-platform build systems.
C and C++ developers, build engineers, and open-source maintainers who use CMake for project configuration and seek to adopt modern practices. It is especially valuable for those transitioning from legacy CMake or looking for community-vetted solutions.
Developers choose Awesome CMake because it aggregates scattered resources into a single, well-organized repository, saving time on research. It emphasizes modern, target-based CMake patterns, helping users avoid anti-patterns and build more maintainable projects.
A curated list of awesome CMake resources, scripts, modules and examples.
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Curates a wide range of tutorials, articles, modules, and toolchains in one place, saving developers from scattered research, as shown in sections like Resources and Toolchains.
Focuses on target-based practices and maintains a separate non-modern list, helping users adopt best practices and avoid legacy anti-patterns, as noted in the README.
Encourages user submissions and active updates, ensuring the list stays current with new tools and community feedback, supported by a contribution guide.
Includes ready-to-use toolchain files for Android, iOS, Arduino, and more, facilitating easy setup for diverse hardware targets without manual configuration.
Lists scripts for precompiled headers, code coverage, and linting, enhancing build automation and code quality, with examples like cotire and coveralls-cmake.
Resources are community-curated without rigorous vetting, so some links may be outdated or ineffective, as acknowledged by the separate non-modern list.
Offers multiple options for each category, such as package managers, which can lead to decision fatigue and slow down project implementation.
Since it's only a list of external resources, users must manually download, configure, and integrate each tool, adding complexity and setup time.
As a static repository, links can become dead over time, and users may need to find alternatives independently without direct updates or support.