rjzhb/moderncplusprojecttemplate

ModernCPlusProjectTemplate is a ready-made starting point for new C++ projects. Instead of building a project from scratch, deciding where to put your files, how to configure the build system, and how to set up testing, you copy this template and immediately have a sensible structure in place. It's essentially a pre-organized folder layout with the plumbing already configured, so you can jump straight into writing your actual code. The template uses a tool called CMake to manage the build process, which is a common way to handle compiling C++ programs. The project is organized into several folders: one for header files that define what your code does, one for the actual source code, one for tests built on Google Test, and one for application code that uses the library you create. There's also a folder for documentation and one for CMake configuration files. The setup compiles your source code into a shared library, a reusable bundle of functionality, and includes a test framework so you can verify your code works correctly. This template is designed for developers starting a new C++ project who want a modern, organized foundation without the upfront setup work. For example, if you're building a data processing tool, a game engine component, or any C++ library, you'd copy this template, rename it to match your project, and start filling in your own logic. It's particularly useful for teams that want consistency across projects or solo developers who don't want to reinvent the project structure each time. The template requires G++ version 11, meaning it targets a recent C++ standard called C++20. It also depends on a logging library called Log4cxx, which helps programs record messages about what they're doing. The README doesn't go into detail on much beyond the basic setup, so users should be comfortable with C++ conventions to get the most out of it.