Practice Make And Cmake (c/c++) (8.3.5) - Introduction to IDEs and Build Tools

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Question 1.
What is the purpose of a Makefile?
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Think about how a recipe outlines steps for cooking.
Question 2.
What is CMake used for?
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Consider cross-platform development needs.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of the Make tool?
- To edit source code
- To automate building software
- To manage dependencies
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Consider the role of automation in software development.
4Question 4.
CMake allows for cross-platform builds.
- True
- False
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Think about project flexibility when working on different operating systems.
Question 5.
Develop a Makefile for a small C++ project that includes multiple source files and a library dependency.
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Use the format of defining targets and their dependencies.
Question 6.
Write a CMakeLists.txt file for a C++ application that uses a third-party library. Explain how the dependency management works.
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Remember to specify include directories and link libraries.

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