C++ Primer

Summary

A short introduction to C++. The examples build on top of each other. A special focus is put on the build configuration which is based on the goto-tool for building C++, namely CMake. The idea is to have the build system configured correctly right from the beginning, and only then move on to learn how to code.

Useful Weblinks

C++

• C++ Reference
  • This is a carefully crafted encyclopedia of C++ features with examples
  • The first stop for any question
• Matt Godbolt's Compiler Explorer
  • An online compiler tester
  • Use for testing small C++ code snippets
• Jason Turner's GitHub landing page
  • YouTube channel C++ Weekly
• MattPD's C++ Links

CMake

• Craig Scott: "Professional CMake"
  • The one and only book you need about build systems
• HSF - More Modern CMake
• Building a Dual Shared and Static Library with CMake

List of Subprojects

• Example 1: The most basic build setup for an executable
• Library 1: The most basic build setup for a library
• Example 2: How to include libraries (primitive version using a specific directory)
• Example 3:
  • How to include libraries using FetchContent
  • How to configure CPack to obtain release packages
• Example 4:
  • Install in a tool-specific directory
  • Configure RUNPATH
  • Illustrate the effect of LD_LIBRARY_PATH

Basic C++ Concepts Explained

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