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CMake vs qmake

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

qmake

Development

qmake is a build automation and project configuration tool used primarily for projects using Qt. It automates the generation of Makefiles for building Qt applications. qmake helps simplify the build system for developers.

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