MSBuild vs CMake

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

MSBuild

Nice Pick

Developers should learn MSBuild when working with

Pros

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

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

CMake

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

The Verdict

Use MSBuild if: You want net projects (e and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use CMake if: You prioritize g over what MSBuild offers.

The Bottom Line

MSBuild wins

Developers should learn MSBuild when working with