pr0g/cmake-examples resource

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A curated collection of minimal, modern CMake example projects explaining what each part of a CMakeLists.txt file does, with a special focus on installing CMake libraries. It is a hands-on learning resource rather than a tool, written by a self-described non-expert sharing their CMake learning journey.

Use cases

• learn modern CMake with simple examples
• understand how CMake install commands work
• figure out what each line of a CMakeLists.txt does
• find minimal CMake project templates to copy from
• learn how to install and export a CMake library
• get started with CMake targets and build scripts

When to choose

• You are learning modern CMake and want small, digestible example projects
• You struggle with CMake's install commands and library exporting
• You want copy-paste starting points for structuring CMakeLists.txt files

When to avoid

• You need authoritative, expert-verified CMake documentation or a comprehensive reference
• You need a production-ready build template with testing, CI, and packaging already wired up
• You are looking for an interactive course or book rather than example code (though the author's Minimal CMake book exists separately)

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learning-resource · maturity active

build-tool developer-tools documentation developer-tools tutorials cross-platform cli cpp cmake modern-cmake cmake-examples build-system cmakelists-txt installing-libraries tutorial example-projects

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