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In this case, there are genuinly better options. CMake, for example, is less arcane, and can also generate project files for visual studio. I'd agree that mak
by Sir_Substance 11y ago
In this case, there are genuinly better options.
CMake, for example, is less arcane, and can also generate project files for visual studio.
I'd agree that make shouldn't really be the go-to choice for brand new projects. It's limitations can encircle new projects.
- TorKlingberg 11y agoCMake generates makefiles, at least as I have used it, so you need to understand makefiles to debug any build problems.
- Sir_Substance 11y agoIt's true, but it has the benefit that your makefiles are now complient with every other cmake users makefiles, and not special snowflakes. That makes it more likely that someone has already had your problem and posted a turnkey solution.
- fit2rule 11y agoCMake, less arcane? Surely you're jokin.