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CMake vs GNU Make

A side-by-side look at CMake and GNU Make. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

CMake

CMake

Development

CMake is an open-source, cross-platform tool designed to build, test, and package software. It works by generating native makefiles and workspaces to automate the build process using a compiler-independent method.

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GNU Make

GNU Make

Development

GNU Make is a utility that automatically builds executable programs and libraries from source code by reading files called Makefiles which specify how to derive the target program. It allows users to easily compile large projects without manually issuing the compilation commands.

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