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Then it has to have its own build system, with its own descriptor files, so you're maintaining two build systems anyway. Might as well pick one of the existing

by tomlu 12y ago

Then it has to have its own build system, with its own descriptor files, so you're maintaining two build systems anyway. Might as well pick one of the existing ones.

duaneb 12y ago
> Then it has to have its own build system, with its own descriptor files ...Why? Just interface with the existing build system. Most have very clear semantics, and it's not clear anything is gained from prioritizing one over the other. All the ide needs to worry about is generally syntax highlighting, targets, flags (e.g. to enable debugging), and the STANDARDIZED error reporting. Also, gyp, ninja.... so many build systems. CMake only has a fraction of the market, and not even an impressive one.