When developing C or C++ projects with CMake, you may rely on external libraries. By default, CMake looks for shared libraries before static ones. However, some projects require explicitly linking...
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In many C++ programs, knowing where the input is coming from can influence how the program behaves. Interactive tools, prompts, and text-based UIs usually assume that the user is typing...
In C++ programs, it's sometimes important to know whether the output is being displayed directly on the terminal or redirected to a file or pipe. This can help adjust formatting...
C++ applications often rely on exception handling for error reporting and recovery. However, some environments disable exceptions to reduce binary size or improve performance - embedded systems being a common...
When tracking down memory corruption, buffer overflows, or use-after-free issues in C++ programs, AddressSanitizer (ASan) is one of the most effective diagnostic tools available. There are situations where software may...
When diagnosing memory issues or runtime errors in C++ applications, developers often rely on tools like Valgrind. This tool provides a way for detecting leaks, invalid accesses, and performance bottlenecks...
When compiling C++ programs, developers commonly switch between debug and release configurations. Debug builds include additional information useful during development - such as assertions, symbols, and minimal optimization - while...
Linux provides a secure, multi-user environment where permissions and user privileges play a crucial role in system safety. When developing or running applications, it's often important to determine whether the...
By default, when you define a target in CMake using commands like add_executable or add_library, the name of the generated output file matches the target name. However, there are situations...
When linking or debugging software on Linux, you may sometimes face undefined symbol errors. If the application relies on several shared libraries (.so files), determining which one actually provides a...