SCons is an open-source software construction tool designed to automate the building of software projects. It acts as a powerful alternative to traditional build tools like make. SCons is written in Python and uses Python scripts (SConscript) as configuration files, providing flexibility and ease of use.
- Dependency Tracking: Automatically detects changes in source files and rebuilds only what is necessary.
- Cross-Platform Support: Works on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Ease of Use: Configuration files are Python scripts, allowing for dynamic and reusable build logic.
- Automatic Builds: SCons includes a built-in dependency scanner, so you don't have to manually define dependencies.
- If you're managing complex builds involving multiple source files, SCons simplifies the process.
- It’s extensible, making it ideal for projects that require custom build rules.
- With Python as its configuration language, SCons allows you to write flexible and robust build scripts.
To build a C++ project with SCons:
- Create an
SConscriptfile to define the build rules. - Run
sconsin the terminal to build the project.
For more information, check out the official SCons documentation.