How do I use Conan with CMake for my C++ project?

How do I use Conan with CMake for my C++ project?

To use Conan with CMake, first, ensure you have both Conan and CMake installed. Then, create a conanfile.txt or conanfile.py to specify your dependencies.

What should I include in the conanfile?

In your conanfile.txt, you can specify your dependencies like this:

[requires]
boost/1.75.0

[generators]
cmake

This tells Conan to use Boost version 1.75.0.

How do I integrate Conan with my CMakeLists.txt?

In your CMakeLists.txt, you can include Conan's generated files by adding:

include(${CMAKE_BINARY_DIR}/conanbuildinfo.cmake)
conan_basic_setup();

This will set up the include paths and libraries for your project.

Can I use Conan to manage multiple configurations?

Yes, you can manage multiple configurations by specifying profiles in Conan. You can create different profiles for debug and release builds.