CMake

CMake is a cross-platform build system generator. It uses configuration files (CMakeLists.txt) to describe the build process and generates native build files like Makefiles or project files for IDEs like Visual Studio. CMake simplifies the build process, especially for complex projects, by abstracting the underlying build tools and providing a consistent interface across different platforms and compilers. It manages dependencies, specifies compiler flags, and handles the overall structure of your project's build process without actually building the project itself.