Replacing CMake Wrapper Scripts with Version-Controlled Presets
CMakePresets.json moves configure, build, and test flags out of brittle shell scripts into a version-controlled file shared by local development and CI.
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Targeting Builds with Grunt: How Named Targets Reduce Duplication and What They Trade Off
Grunt’s multi‑task target system lets you create dev, prod, and staging builds from a single config. Learn how it works, see a concrete example, and weigh its trade‑offs against modern tooling.
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nodejsReproducible Builds on AlmaLinux with the AlmaLinux Build System (ABS)
Learn how to use AlmaLinux’s built‑in ABS to produce RHEL‑compatible binaries from source. The guide covers requirements, a minimal design, trust boundaries, operational checks, and failure modes that may force a design change.
Simplify Dependency Propagation with CMake Interface Libraries
Learn how CMake interface libraries eliminate duplicated include paths, definitions, and link flags by centralizing usage requirements in a single target.
From Global Includes to Target‑Based CMake: Why Visibility Matters
Modern CMake replaces global include/definition commands with target‑based properties. Learn how visibility keywords (PRIVATE, PUBLIC, INTERFACE) control propagation, see a concrete header‑only example, and understand trade‑offs like overusing PUBLIC.
Unlocking CMake’s Generator Expressions: Target‑Level Logic for Clean, Context‑Aware Builds
Generator expressions let you embed concise, context‑aware logic in CMake target definitions, keeping build scripts readable while enabling per‑configuration or per‑target tweaks. Learn how to use them, avoid pitfalls, and see a worked example.
Speeding Up CI with Bazel Test Tag Filters
Learn how to assign tags to Bazel test targets and run only the relevant subset in CI, cutting test time dramatically while keeping full coverage on merges.
bazelPublishing a Python Package on PyPI with PEP 517/518: A Practical Guide
Learn how to publish a Python package on PyPI using the modern PEP 517/518 build system. This guide walks you through configuring pyproject.toml, building, validating, and uploading to Test PyPI before the final release.
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pypiStop Repeating Include Paths: Encapsulate Usage with CMake Interface Libraries
Declare include paths, compile definitions and transitive links once in a CMake interface library and let linking propagate them. This removes duplication and keeps usage consistent across targets.
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