Windows MSBuild equivalent simple project equivalent in Linux
Builds an already configured CMake build directory.
MSBuild equivalent simple project
cmake --build build
cmake --build build
cmake --build build
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "MSBuild equivalent simple project" is used to build CMake project. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "cmake --build build". Builds an already configured CMake build directory. This reference is grouped under Developer Tools → Build Tools.
Windows → Linux context
What changes when you use this on Linux?
Equivalent task, different tool
Windows MSBuild equivalent simple project maps to cmake --build build for this task. Treat this as a workflow mapping rather than a character-for-character syntax translation.
Portable across the compared distros
The Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch rows use the same command in this mapping. Package availability or defaults can still vary, so check the installed tool version when an option behaves differently.
For the broader concept behind this mapping, read Linux development workflow.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Build CMake project
Builds an already configured CMake build directory.
cmake --build build
Build CMake project
cmake --help
Show command help when supported
man cmake
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
cmake --build build
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: MSBuild equivalent simple project
cmake --build buildReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
cmake --build build | Build CMake project |
cmake --help | Show command help when supported |
man cmake | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The command "cmake --build build" is the same in all three rows, while package or base details differ: Debian/Ubuntu uses install with apt when missing; Fedora uses install with dnf when missing; Arch uses install with pacman when missing.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | install with apt when missing | cmake --build build |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | install with dnf when missing | cmake --build build |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | install with pacman when missing | cmake --build build |
Same command on this distribution. |
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