Have you ever felt overwhelmed trying to kickstart a professional C++ project? Fret not! The ASAP project is here to rescue your time and sanity.

Why You Need ASAP

The C++ development landscape can feel daunting, especially with unit tests, robust workflows, change logs, and more. It’s akin to trying to build a complex Lego castle without a guide—spending hours figuring out how pieces fit instead of having fun crafting your masterpiece. ASAP is that essential instruction manual you’ve been missing!

Key Features of ASAP

• CMake as the build system for easier management
• Cross-platform portability on Linux, OS X, and Windows
• Support for multiple compilers: clang, g++, and MSVC
• Modular structure allowing for self-contained modules
• Integrated unit testing using Google Test (with options for other frameworks)
• Effortless integration of code quality tools like valgrind and clang-tidy
• Faster rebuilds with ccache caching
• CMake package management through CPM

Getting Started with ASAP

Ready to jump into the action? Follow this simple guide to get started!

1. Create a New Repository from the ASAP Template

Start by generating a new project repository using ASAP’s templates.

git clone https://github.com/abdes/asap.git

2. Customize Your New Project

In this stage, you’ll clean and customize your repository. It’s like sprucing up your new home to fit your style!

cd asap
rm -rf .git
git init

3. Start Coding!

With ASAP, you can easily add modules—kind of like adding a new room to your Lego castle. Implement your iconic “Hello World!” program with a breeze.

int main() {
    std::cout << "Hello World!" << std::endl;
    return 0;
}

Troubleshooting

As you embark on your C++ journey with ASAP, you may encounter a few hiccups:

• Issue: Multiple configurations not working.
• Solution: Ensure you're using the correct CMake presets.
• Issue: Unit tests are failing.
• Solution: Check your test cases against the latest code updates for discrepancies.

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Contributing to ASAP

If you're interested in contributing to the ASAP project, you can easily fork the repository on GitHub and submit a pull request. It’s important to align your code with existing conventions for clarity. Each contribution licenses your work under BSD-3-Clause, fostering an open and collaborative environment.

Credits

• Credit to Swift Navigation for their CMake common tools.
• Thank you to all the open-source projects that have inspired this one!

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