CMake vs MSBuild

Developers should learn CMake when working on C, C++, or other compiled language projects that need to be built on multiple platforms (e meets developers should learn msbuild when working with . Here's our take.

CMake

Nice Pick

Developers should learn CMake when working on C, C++, or other compiled language projects that need to be built on multiple platforms (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: c-plus-plus, make

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

MSBuild

Developers should learn MSBuild when working with

Pros

• NET projects (e
• Related to: visual-studio, dotnet

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use CMake if: You want g and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use MSBuild if: You prioritize net projects (e over what CMake offers.

The Bottom Line

CMake wins

Developers should learn CMake when working on C, C++, or other compiled language projects that need to be built on multiple platforms (e