Comment by r2vcap

I know many people are dissatisfied with existing C++ build systems like CMake, and I understand why. However, before creating a new build system, one must first understand C++’s current position. These days, C++ is chosen less frequently due to the wide range of alternatives available. Still, C++ shines when it comes to bridging distinct components. While it’s tempting to optimize for the simplest use cases and make things as concise as possible, real-world C++ build systems often need to handle a wide variety of tasks—many of which are not even C++-specific. That’s where CMake proves its value: it can do almost anything. If a new build system can’t handle those cases, it’s likely to be dead on arrival.