Modernize CMakeLists.txt with best practices and comprehensive library support #29
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This PR completely modernizes the CMakeLists.txt file, transforming it from a basic build script into a professional, standards-compliant CMake configuration that follows current best practices for header-only libraries.
What Was Changed
Before
The original CMakeLists.txt was a minimal build script with several issues:
include_directories()
instead of target-based approach.exe
extension)After
The modernized CMakeLists.txt now provides:
CPPConsole::CPPConsole
) for header-only librarytarget_include_directories()
andtarget_compile_features()
CPPCONSOLE_BUILD_TESTS
option-std=c++17
Key Features Added
1. Header-Only Library Target
2. External Project Integration
Projects can now easily use CPPConsole:
3. Modern Compiler Configuration
Uses generator expressions for cross-platform compatibility:
4. Complete Installation Support
find_package()
Additional Improvements
make help
,make configure-lib-only
Testing
The modernized build system has been thoroughly tested:
This modernization makes CPPConsole much more professional and significantly easier to integrate into modern C++ projects while maintaining backward compatibility for users who prefer the simple header-copy approach.
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