CMakeLists.txt

CMakeLists.txt is a configuration file used by CMake, a tool that helps automate the process of building software. Think of it as a recipe book for programmers, detailing the ingredients (source code files, libraries) and steps needed to compile and link a program. It specifies settings like the language to use, where to find additional components, and how to organize output files. By using this file, developers can create software more easily, across different systems without manually setting up each environment, allowing for greater efficiency and consistency in the build process.