cmake_template

Production-ready C++ template with Android NDK, cross-compilation to Windows, Docker, CPack, and one-command CI pipelines. Targets C++23/26. Ninja Multi-Config, CPM, code-quality tooling — zero friction from clone to package.

Quick Start

cmake --preset=gcc
cmake --build --preset=gcc-release
ctest --preset=gcc-release

Full pipeline (configure → build → test → package):

cmake --workflow --preset=gcc-full

Why this template?

Most CMake starters stop at "it builds on my machine". This template goes further with first-class cross-compilation and packaging.

• Android NDK out of the box — 4 presets (arm64, arm32, x64, x86) with API 24.
• Linux → Windows cross-compile — 3 llvm-mingw presets (x86_64, i686, aarch64).
• Reproducible builds — Docker images for CI and local development.
• One-command pipelines — cmake --workflow handles configure → build → test → package.
• Modern standards — C++23/26 with clang-tidy, clang-format, IWYU-ready structure.
• Professional documentation — upgraded CONTRIBUTING.md and consolidated Presets/Platforms guide.

Comparison

Feature	cmake_template	cpp-best-practices	kigster	district10	pamplejuce
Pitch	Generic C++ starter with cross-compile	Opinionated best-practice starter	Minimal C/C++ starter	Qt / Boost / OpenCV examples	JUCE audio plugins
C++ Standard	23 / 26	17 / 20	unspecified	11	unspecified
CMake Presets	10+ with workflows	—	basic	—	JUCE-oriented
Android NDK	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
Android instrumentation (tests)	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
Linux → Windows cross	✅ llvm-mingw	❌	❌	❌	❌
WebAssembly	❌ planned (#2)	✅ + GitHub Pages deploy	❌	❌	❌
Docker / CI-ready	✅ Dockerfile + GitHub Actions	✅ Docker + Actions	❌	❌	✅ GitHub Actions
CPack packaging	✅ tar.gz / zip / tar.xz	❌	❌	❌	❌
CTest test runner	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌
Dependency manager	CPM + prebuilt/air-gapped (#8)	CPM	—	—	—
vcpkg compatibility	❌ planned (#3)	❌	❌	❌	❌
Sanitizers (ASan/UBSan)	❌ planned (#9)	✅	❌	❌	❌
Fuzz testing	❌	✅ libFuzzer	❌	❌	❌
Codecov / CodeQL	❌ planned (#10)	✅	❌	❌	❌
Steam Runtime / Steam Deck	❌ planned (#11)	❌	❌	❌	❌
Qt / OpenGL	❌	❌	❌	✅	❌
Audio / JUCE	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
C++20 modules	❌ planned (#5)	❌	❌	❌	❌
macOS / iOS (Xcode presets)	❌ planned (#20)	Limited	❌	❌	Specialized

Honest notes: this template is intentionally generic — it does not include Qt, OpenGL, audio scaffolding, or fuzz testing. Those are well covered by specialized starters above. We focus on cross-platform build engineering and packaging. See the new consolidated presets.md for current platform support and detailed macOS/iOS roadmap.

Consulting

Need help with CMake architecture, cross-compilation pipelines, CI/CD for C++, or packaging with CPack? I help teams reduce build friction and ship faster.

• 🌐 e-gleba.github.io — contacts, portfolio, and blog
• 📧 i@egleba.ru — direct inquiries (fastest response)
• 💼 Open for freelance and contract work (up to $150/hr depending on scope)
• 🛠️ Services: CMake audits, toolchain setup, Docker/CI optimization, custom presets, onboarding workshops

For inquiries, reach out via email or through the website above, or open a Discussion.

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More details

• Presets, Platforms & Cross-Compilation (consolidated)
• Docker Guide
• Architecture
• References
• Contributing

Roadmap note: macOS/iOS Xcode support is now prominently planned in #20. Many other enhancements tracked in open issues.