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 […]
I’m in the process of setting up a membership portal on the Kea Sigma Delta website. It’s for the membership program that I’ve been hinting at (link). So those of you who thought it was going to be Patreon are wrong. I’ve got my own platform, and it makes sense to use it. Here’s what […]
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 […]
Last week I gave you all a heads up that things were about to change here at KSD, and asked everyone to give me their input via a survey. Today I’m going to show you the results, and talk briefly about how that impacts the future.Results AnalysisSkill LevelsHere’s the pie chart showing the software development […]
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 […]
Change is afoot, and I need your help. Here’s the backstory…The BackstoryAt the bottom of the KSD website is the tagline: “We enjoy creating awesome stuff using software & electronics, and helping others to do the same.” I wrote that years ago, and it’s been more aspirational than reality.Sure, I’ve created some programming related books […]
I’ve long considered AI to be overhyped, and kind of annoying. All that AI generated content, from over the top articles, through to images that don’t look quite right (e.g., a sheep with 10 legs instead of 4). However, I’ve stumbled on an AI tool that has me genuinely impressed. Here’s why…AI Video Thumbnail analysisHere’s […]
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 […]
