generator-basic-cpp

A basic C++ app generator.

Additional requirements

This generator relies on Cmake version 3.7.2 or higher to generate makefiles. Once Cmake is installed, make sure it is in our path and is referenceable from the command line.

Installation

First, install Yeoman and generator-basic-cpp using npm (we assume you have pre-installed node.js).

npm install -g yo
npm install -g generator-basic-cpp

Help

yo basic-cpp --help

Usage

Generating a new C++ application. Specifying an application name is required, if you forget, you will be prompted for it.

yo basic-cpp [appname]

Adding a new class to your application. New classes have their own header and implementation files. Each time you add a new class Cmake you will have the option to regenerate the makefile.

yo basic-cpp:class [classname]

Visual Studio Code integration

This generator will setup a basic set of Visual Studio Code settings under the .vscode directory within your project directory. Additionally, you should have the C/C++ Extension from Microsoft installed.

Getting To Know Yeoman

• Yeoman has a heart of gold.
• Yeoman is a person with feelings and opinions, but is very easy to work with.
• Yeoman can be too opinionated at times but is easily convinced not to be.
• Feel free to learn more about Yeoman.

To Do

• Have the generator setup the vscode settings to debug the application.
• Add support for both CLang and g++ compilers and allow the user to choose which to use.
• Add additional unit tests, especially around CMake generation.
• Add support for a testing framework and a sub-generator that will generate C++ tests.
• Generate License file for the C++ project.

License

MIT © John Thomas