𝙲𝚛𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚊𝚗 𝙰𝚍𝚊𝚖 (@cristianadam.eu)

Why We Love and Hate CMake: Making C++ Builds Easier with Rho & vcpkg Are you tired of wrestling with CMake files, endless boilerplate, and confusing build systems? You're not alone! In this insightful interview, we sit down with Nicole Patricia Mazzuca, build system and package management expert at Remarkable (and former Microsoft vcpkg contributor), to dive deep into the world of C++ build tooling. Nicole shares practical advice, lessons learned from maintaining massive codebases, and her vision for empowering all C++ developers to own their build systems without fear. Whether you’re an experienced build engineer or new to C++, this conversation will help you rethink how you approach project builds. Key topics covered: - Why CMake is both loved and hated by developers - Real-world pain points with CMake, Make, AutoTools, and MSBuild - How vcpkg helps streamline developer dependencies across platforms - Introducing Rho — a new CMake library designed to make build files simpler, more maintainable, and less intimidating for non-experts... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj0aJVFbLFU