GYP vs CMake

Developers should learn GYP when working on large, cross-platform C/C++ projects that need to generate build files for multiple operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and IDEs meets developers should learn cmake when working on c, c++, or other compiled language projects that need to be built on multiple platforms (e. Here's our take.

GYP

Nice Pick

Developers should learn GYP when working on large, cross-platform C/C++ projects that need to generate build files for multiple operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and IDEs

Pros

• It is especially useful in legacy or embedded contexts, such as maintaining Chromium-based applications or older Node
• Related to: cmake, gn

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

CMake

Developers should learn CMake when working on C, C++, or other compiled language projects that need to be built on multiple platforms (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: c-plus-plus, make

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use GYP if: You want it is especially useful in legacy or embedded contexts, such as maintaining chromium-based applications or older node and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use CMake if: You prioritize g over what GYP offers.

The Bottom Line

GYP wins

Developers should learn GYP when working on large, cross-platform C/C++ projects that need to generate build files for multiple operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and IDEs