cpp-generator-cli

A java application based on JDK 25 and maven. Implements a C++ generator CLI.

How to use

Generates a C++ project template based on cmake and vcpkg.

Usage of the generated binary file:

cppgen --help
Script to generate a CMake C++ project

Usage: cppgen [-cghkotvV] [-d=DESCRIPTION] [-l=LICENSE] [PROJECT_NAME]
C++ generator using CMake
      [PROJECT_NAME]      The project name.
  -c, --cmake             Run cmake.
  -d, --description=DESCRIPTION
                          Short description set in CMakeLists.txt.
  -g, --gui               Add gui library.
  -h, --help              Display this help message.
  -k, --keepFiles         Keep generated files on error.
  -l, --license=LICENSE   Add MIT license with author.
  -o, --open              Open visual studio solution.
  -t, --test              Add test.
  -v, --version           Display version info.
  -V, --verbose           Show verbose output.

Example of generating a C++ project and open in Visual Studio C++ 2022:

cppgen.exe --new NewProject -o

A Visual Studio C++ 2022 solution should be opened and ready to be used. Assumes that vcpkg is installed and environment variable VCPKG_ROOT pointing to it. Visual Studio 2022 and CMake >=3.24v must also be installed and available in the PATH environment variable.

License

MIT