CMake and Make are two different build systems for C/C++. But how do they compare? And which should you choose? To answer those questions, let’s compare the two at a practical level. By that I mean that I’m going to build actual C++ code using both build systems, so you can see them both in […]
Good news! The CMake Tutorial, is now roughly 80% done. The next chapter is written, and I’ve also added a workaround for MacOS X/CLang users who were having trouble building the RayLib examples.What do you get? How Will The CMake Tutorial Help Me?In its current state, The CMake Tutorial takes you from nothing, through: Setting […]
The inspiration for this post comes from a comment that suggested a video series on compilers, toolchains, and build systems. My first thought was: “NO! Learning how to do the same thing over and over with different languages and frameworks is the bane of a software developer’s existence. I’m NOT doing that!”Besides, all build systems […]
I’ve just finished writing the next two chapters of The CMake Tutorial, meaning that it’s now about 73% done. I’m closing in on the finish line. It’s taken far longer to get to this point in part, because I seriously underestimated the amount of research needed. All that research will serve you well…Seriously, the amount […]
You’ve heard about CMake, and want to know how it works? Great! Here’s how it works at three different levels.The BasicsAt a surface level, CMake is a tool to build C/C++ software on multiple platforms using the same build script. So, you can take the same code, and build script, and build software that can […]
Last time we had Scarfy cheerfully running around collecting coins. Clink clink clink! But, a problem was looming. Every coin/object was loading its own copy of the textures & sounds that it used. That’s a massive waste, especially when you’ve got a few hundred identical looking coins.It’s increasing loading times, massively inflating memory usage, and […]
I was recently asked what toolchains are, and how they relate to CMake. If you look up “toolchain” online, you’ll find definitions that make complete sense to those who already know what they are, but sound vague and complicated to everyone else. So, here’s a quick explanation…What is a Toolchain?This is best understood by example, […]
So, you want to program in C++ on Linux? Here’s how to set up your “dev. environment” quickly. It’s mostly easy, with one potential pitfall…GCC, CMake & VS CodeHere’s what we’re going to install: GCC – the C/C++ compiler that’s included with Linux CMake – the de-facto build system for C++ (you’ll find it almost […]
In the previous RayLib 2D Challenge episode, animated shiny gold coins were spinning nicely. They were loaded from disk using a texture atlas, so adding animated gems or other objects would be ridiculously easy. But, poor Scarfy couldn’t collect the coins, because the coin collection code hadn’t been written yet. All he could do was […]
ERROR They say, “don’t judge a book by it’s cover,” but everyone does it anyway. There’s a good reason for that: appearances communicate a lot about who we are. Shoddy clothing communicates something very different to wearing an expensive silk suit. Even the way you walk can tell others (and yourself) about your confidence level. […]
