Cookiecutter template for C++ projects
Generate a new C++ project with a simple command:
$ cookiecutter cookiecutter-cpp-project
Features
- Generates a new C++ project built with CMake
- It can optionally include installation commands
- It can optionally generate configuration for building
DEBandRPMpackages with CPack - It generates a
manpage - It can optionally add CMake configuration for Boost, SFML, GoogleTest
Variables
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
project_name |
Name of the project |
project_short_description |
Short description of the project |
license |
License e.g. GPLv3 |
author_name |
Author's name |
author_email |
Author's email |
cpp_standard |
C++ language standard, e.g. 17, 11 |
add_installation |
If y then installation command (make install) will be generated |
use_cpack |
If y then commands to generate DEB and RPM packages will be added |
add_boost |
If y then it will be built with Boost library |
add_sfml |
If y then it will be built with SFML library |
add_google_test |
If y then it will add support for tests with GoogleTest |