How do I structure a large C++ monorepo?

Structuring a large C++ monorepo involves organizing your codebase to enhance maintainability, scalability, and collaboration among development teams. A well-structured monorepo can streamline dependencies, versioning, and build processes.

Example Structure

├── apps/ │ ├── app1/ │ │ ├── src/ │ │ └── CMakeLists.txt │ └── app2/ │ ├── src/ │ └── CMakeLists.txt ├── libs/ │ ├── lib1/ │ │ ├── include/ │ │ ├── src/ │ │ └── CMakeLists.txt │ └── lib2/ │ ├── include/ │ ├── src/ │ └── CMakeLists.txt ├── tools/ │ ├── tool1/ │ └── tool2/ ├── third_party/ │ ├── dependency1/ │ └── dependency2/ └── CMakeLists.txt

This structure separates applications, libraries, tools, and third-party dependencies, making it easier for teams to manage their projects independently while still sharing common code.


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