Introduction to CMake

🚀 Introduction to CMake: Mastering Build Processes with CMake 🧰

Welcome to the world of efficient software builds! Whether you're a seasoned C++ developer or just starting out, understanding and utilizing CMake is essential for streamlining your build processes. This comprehensive online course, designed by industry expert Dennis Groß, will guide you through the intricacies of CMake, transforming you into a confident CMake user.

Why Learn CMake?

• 🛠 Automate and Optimize: Save time with automated building and testing processes.
• 🌍 Cross-Platform Capabilities: Effortlessly manage builds across different operating systems.
• 🤝 Collaboration Made Easy: Share your build scripts seamlessly with team members or contributors.
• 🚀 Advance Your Career: Showcase your skills in modern C++ project management.

Course Highlights:

• ✅ Expert Instruction: Learn from the insights of Dennis Groß, a seasoned course instructor.
• 🎥 Interactive Videos and Slides: Engage with content tailored to different learning styles.
• 🧐 Real-World Applications: Apply CMake concepts through practical examples and exercises.
• 🔍 Quizzes and Challenges: Reinforce your knowledge and track your progress throughout the course.

What You'll Learn:

• CMake Basics: Understanding CMake project files and build configurations.
• Targets and Generators: Master the concept of targets, generator expressions, and custom generators.
• Advanced Features: Explore advanced features like cmake modules, scripting with execute_process, and writing custom modules.
• Cross-Platform Builds: Learn to manage complex builds that work across various platforms.
• Continuous Integration: Set up CI/CD pipelines using CMake for your projects.

Course Structure:

1. Introduction to CMake 🌱

   • Understanding CMake's role in modern software development.
   • Setting up the development environment with CMake.

2. Core Concepts of CMake 🗝️

   • Exploring project files, build configurations, and targets.
   • Compiler detection and configuration options.

3. Writing Custom CMake Modules ⚛️

   • Creating reusable logic with custom modules.
   • Utilizing include() and target_sources() effectively.

4. Advanced CMake Scripting 📜

   • Using execute_process for shell commands integration.
   • Custom generator expressions for tailored build scripts.

5. Testing, Documentation & Quality Assurance 🔄

   • Integrating testing into the build process.
   • Generating documentation with tools like Doxygen and Sphinx.

6. Cross-Platform Considerations 🌍

   • Configuring cross-platform builds.
   • Dealing with platform-specific quirks and optimizations.

7. Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment 🤖

   • Setting up CI/CD pipelines.
   • Automating deployments using CMake scripts.

Join us on this journey to master CMake, and take your C++ projects to the next level! 🌟

By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to manage complex builds with confidence, using CMake as a powerful tool in your software development toolkit. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your coding efficiency and project management capabilities. Enroll now and let's embark on this transformative learning experience! 🚀👨‍💻✨