Prerequisites:
- Familiar with programming languages like C or C++.
- Knowing how to navigate and execute commands in the terminal.
- Basic knowledge of compiling code and linking (e.g., Makefiles).
- Basic understanding of how to use tools like Visual Studio or VSCode.
What You Will Learn
- Understand what CMake is and how it works as a build system generator.
- Learn how to write and organize CMakeLists.txt files.
- Use CMake to configure, build, and manage C/C++ projects.
- Manage libraries and external packages using find_package() and target_link_libraries().
- Use variables, cache entries, and configuration options in CMake scripts.
- Define targets (executables, libraries) and set compiler flags or properties.
- Learn how to build projects for different operating systems and compilers.
- Use CMake with popular IDEs like Visual Studio, CLion, or VSCode.
- Set up unit tests and installation rules using CMake tools (CTest, install()).
Targeted Audience
- Software Developers & Engineers
- C/C++ Programmers
- Embedded Systems Developers
- DevOps & Build Engineers
- System Architects
- QA Engineers & Test Automation Professionals
- Open-Source Contributors
- Students & Computer Science Graduates
- Technical Team Leads & Project Managers
- Anyone working on cross-platform software projects
Benefits of Taking CMake Training
- Learn cross-platform build management efficiently
- Automate and streamline build processes
- Simplify complex C/C++ project builds
- Improve collaboration across development teams
- Gain hands-on experience with modern build tools
- Understand best practices for dependency management
- Enhance skills in continuous integration (CI) workflows
- Prepare for professional and open-source projects
- Boost career opportunities in software development
- Reduce build errors and improve project maintainability
