CMake is the de-facto standard for building C++ code, with over 2 million downloads a month. It’s a powerful, comprehensive solution for managing the software build process.

CMake is a free, cross-platform, software development tool for building applications via compiler -independent instructions. It also can automate testing, packaging and installation. It runs on a variety …

Other than passing all of the tests in CMake, this version of CMake should not be expected to work in a production environment. It is being produced so that users can test bug fixes done upstream without …

Using CMake shouldn’t be hard. We want to give you the resources you need to confidently leverage CMake as your build system of choice. The resources below will help you begin your CMake journey.

Feb 8, 2010 · Whether you are still learning how to use CMake, contributing, or just enjoy being part of the conversation, there is is something here for everyone. Here are some ways you can get involved.

To build CMake, you will need a modern C++ compiler and the source distribution from the CMake Download page or Kitware’s GitLab instance. To build CMake, follow the instructions in README.rst …

CMake is an open source, cross-platform family of tools designed to build, test, and package software. CMake gives you control of the software compilation process using simple independent configuration …

CMake is a tool to manage building of source code. Originally, CMake was designed as a generator for various dialects of Makefile, today CMake generates modern buildsystems such as Ninja as well as …

The CMake Community Wiki also references useful guides and recipes. CMake is maintained and supported by Kitware and developed in collaboration with a productive community of contributors.

CMake is smart, and will only compile source file extensions. The headers will be, for most intents and purposes, ignored; the only reason to list them is to get them to show up in IDEs.