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Visual Studio Code C/C++ extension: May 2019 Update

May 3, 2019 May 3, 2019 05/3/19
Tara Raj
The May 2019 update of the Visual Studio Code C/C++ extension is now available to C/C++ extension Insiders. This release includes many new features, including Visual Studio Code Remote Development extensions with C/C++, an IntelliSense Configurations settings UI, and IntelliSense improvements.

CMake Support in Visual Studio – Configuration Templates

June 27, 2018 Jun 27, 2018 06/27/18
Will Buik
Visual Studio 2017 15.8 Preview 3 is now available and it includes several improvements to the CMake tools. In addition to a few fixes we have simplified the way you can configure your CMakeSettings.json file by adding configuration templates. If you are new to CMake in Visual Studio, check out how to get started. Configuration Templates for ...

CMake Support in Visual Studio – Code Analysis and CMake 3.11

May 2, 2018 May 2, 2018 05/2/18
Will Buik
Visual Studio 2017 15.7 Preview 4 is now available and we have added a few more CMake features in addition to the Targets View and single file compilation added in Preview 3.  We keep the version of CMake that ships with Visual Studio as fresh as possible, so we have updated it to version 3.11.  We are also excited to announce that CMake ...

Announcing a single C++ library manager for Linux, macOS and Windows: Vcpkg

April 24, 2018 Apr 24, 2018 04/24/18
EricMittelette
At Microsoft, the core of our vision is “Any Developer, Any App, Any Platform” and we are committed to bringing you the most productive development tools and services to build your apps across all platforms. With this in mind, we are thrilled to announce today the availability of vcpkg on Linux and MacOS. This gives you immediate access to...

CMake Support in Visual Studio – Targets View, Single File Compilation, and Cache Generation Settings

April 9, 2018 Apr 9, 2018 04/9/18
Will Buik
Visual Studio 2017 15.7 Preview 3 is now available, which includes several improvements to the CMake tools.  The latest preview offers more control than ever over how to visualize, build, and manage your CMake projects. Please download the preview and check out the latest CMake features such as the Targets View, single file compilation, and ...

CMake Support in Visual Studio – Test Explorer Integration, CMake 3.10

January 10, 2018 Jan 10, 2018 01/10/18
Will Buik
点这里看中文版 We are excited to announce new CMake features in Visual Studio 2017 version 15.6 Preview 2.  In the latest preview, we have improved CTest’s integration with the IDE, including rich support for the Google and Boost unit testing frameworks. If you are new to CMake in Visual Studio, check out how to get started. CTest...

IntelliSense Enhancements for C++ Open Folder and CMake

January 10, 2018 Jan 10, 2018 01/10/18
Will Buik
Today’s preview of Visual Studio 2017 version 15.6 Preview 2 includes two IntelliSense improvements to streamline code editing for C++ Open Folder and CMake. We added a new type of IntelliSense squiggle to C++ Open Folder and CMake to streamline cross-platform development.  We also now support a new heuristic and wildcard syntax to the ...

CMake Support in Visual Studio – Import Your CMake Cache

November 1, 2017 Nov 1, 2017 11/1/17
Will Buik
点这里看中文版 Configuring a CMake project to build in just the way you want can often be a time intensive process, so in Visual Studio 2017 15.5 preview we have made it easier than ever to import your existing CMake projects and cache configurations into the IDE.  You can now import an existing CMakeCache.txt file and Visual Studio ...

CMake support in Visual Studio – CMake 3.9, Linux targeting, feedback

September 14, 2017 Sep 14, 2017 09/14/17
Will Buik
点这里看中文版 Visual Studio 2017 15.4 Preview 2 is now available and includes enhancements to Visual Studio’s CMake tools.  The latest preview upgrades CMake to version 3.9, includes better support for independent CMakeLists, and supports targeting Linux directly. Please check out the preview and try out the latest CMake features...