VoidCPP: A PowerShell script to automate the process of setting up a C++ project

Introduction

This PowerShell script is designed to automate the process of setting up a C++ project. It provides a simple interface for creating a new project, building it, and running it. The script can also be used to compile a single source file.

Setup

To use the script, you need to have the following installed:

• PowerShell
• CMake version 3.30.4 or later

Installation

1. Clone the repository to your local machine.
2. Open PowerShell and navigate to the directory where you cloned the repository.
3. Run the following command:

.\voidcpp.ps1

Note: for permanent usage, you can add the script to your $PROFILE file.

Usage

Initializing new project

1. Open PowerShell and navigate to the directory where you want to create the project.
2. Run the following command:

vcpp init <project_name>

Replace <project_name> with the desired name for your project. This will create a new directory with the specified name and set up the basic structure for your project.

Note: if you don't specify a project name, the script will initialize in the current directory and use its name as the project name.

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Building the project

Run the following command in the project directory:

vcpp build <configuration>

Replace <configuration> with either Debug or Release. This will build the project using the specified configuration.

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Running the project

Run the following command:

vcpp run

The script will run the executable with the most recently modified file in the Binaries directory.

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Compiling a source file

vcpp make <filename>

Replace <filename> with the name of the source file you want to compile.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have any suggestions or improvements, please open an issue or submit a pull request.