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CMake vs MSBuild

A side-by-side look at CMake and MSBuild. 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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MSBuild

MSBuild

Development

MSBuild is an XML-based build automation tool developed by Microsoft. It is used to build applications and solutions across various .NET languages and platforms like .NET Framework, .NET Core, and Mono. MSBuild handles project builds, clean builds, packaging, publishing, and more.

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