8.3.5. Make and CMake (C/C++)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the purpose of a Makefile?

   Hint

   Think about how a recipe outlines steps for cooking.

2. 2.

   What is CMake used for?

   Hint

   Consider cross-platform development needs.

3. 3.

   What is the primary function of the Make tool?

   • To edit source code
   • To automate building software
   • To manage dependencies

   Hint

   Consider the role of automation in software development.

4. 4.

   CMake allows for cross-platform builds.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about project flexibility when working on different operating systems.

5. 5.

   Develop a Makefile for a small C++ project that includes multiple source files and a library dependency.

   Hint

   Use the format of defining targets and their dependencies.

6. 6.

   Write a CMakeLists.txt file for a C++ application that uses a third-party library. Explain how the dependency management works.

   Hint

   Remember to specify include directories and link libraries.