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Windows MSBuild equivalent simple project equivalent in Linux
Builds an already configured CMake build directory.
Windows
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MSBuild equivalent simple project
Linux equivalents
cmake --build build
cmake --build build
cmake --build build
Overview
What this command does
Builds an already configured CMake build directory.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
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 equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| 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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