meson

To set up a C/C++ build system with Meson, you configure a meson.build file and run the setup command to perform the first build. This streamlines project configuration across multiple platforms.

The best way to manage dependencies in Meson is using wrap-based dependency management. Wraps allow you to download and build dependencies automatically, simplifying cross-file configurations and external library integration.

Yes, you can migrate existing CMake or Autotools projects to Meson. Meson provides a modern, fast alternative for C/C++ builds, and workflows exist to transition project configurations to meson.build structures.

You configure cross-compilation in Meson by defining cross-file configurations. These files specify target platform properties and toolchains, enabling portable C/C++ builds across different environments and architectures.

Yes, Meson works with large open-source projects like GStreamer, systemd, GLib, and Mesa. It is designed to handle complex C/C++ build workflows, offering fast configuration and CI integration for scalable environments.

You integrate C/C++ builds into CI pipelines using Meson by running setup and compile commands within your CI environment. Meson's fast configuration and cross-file support streamline automated testing and deployment workflows.