CMake Build System

CMake is a tool that helps developers manage the process of building software projects. It generates platform-specific build files (like Makefiles or Visual Studio projects) from simple, high-level instructions called CMakeLists. This automation allows code to be compiled and linked correctly on different operating systems and environments without manual configuration. Essentially, CMake acts as a build system generator, enabling consistent and efficient software compilation across diverse platforms, reducing complexity, and supporting large, multi-component projects seamlessly.