CPPMaker

A very simple bash-script, generating a full-on directory in compliance with the 42-CPP projects (cuz I'm lazy). This script streamlines the creation of the 42 C++ projects, exercises, source files, and a Makefile with customizable options. It's perfect for setting up a structured project environment with minimal effort.

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Features ✨

• 📁 Project Directory Creation: Optionally create a project folder and navigate into it.
• 📂 Exercise Directory Creation: Organize exercises in separate directories.
• 📝 Source File and Header File Setup: Automatically generate .cpp and optional .hpp files for your sources.
• 🔨 Makefile Generation: Create a Makefile with:
  • Compilation rules.
  • Support for main.cpp boilerplate.
  • Optional Valgrind support.
  • Clean and rebuild commands.
• 👋 Boilerplate main.cpp: Generate a main.cpp file with a simple "Hello, World!" example.

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How It Works 🚀

1. Run the Script: Execute the script in your terminal.
2. Follow Prompts:
   • Decide whether to create a project or exercise directory.
   • Provide the project/exercise name.
   • Specify source file names and whether to generate corresponding headers.
   • Optionally generate a main.cpp boilerplate.
   • Include Valgrind support if needed.
3. Files Generated:
   • .cpp and .hpp files as per your input.
   • A comprehensive Makefile tailored to your needs.
   • Optional main.cpp with a basic example.

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Prerequisites 📋

• A Unix-based shell (Linux or macOS).
• bash installed.

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Usage 🛠️

1. Save the script to a file, e.g., setup_project.sh.
2. Make it executable:

chmod +x setup_project.sh

3. Run the script:

./setup_project.sh

4. Optionally, set an alias for it in your .*rc file.

# ~/.bashrc
alias 42cppgen path/to/the/script

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Example Output 📂

Input:

• Project name: MyProject
• Exercise: ex00
• Source files: file1.cpp file2.cpp
• Generate headers: Yes
• Add main.cpp: Yes
• Include Valgrind support: Yes

Output:

Directory Structure:

MyProject/
└── ex00/
    ├── file1.cpp
    ├── file1.hpp
    ├── file2.cpp
    ├── file2.hpp
    ├── main.cpp
    └── Makefile

Makefile Contents (Simplified):

# Program
NAME := MyProgram

# Necessities
CXX := c++
CXXFLAGS := -Wall -Wextra -Werror -std=c++98

# Targets
SRC := file1.cpp file2.cpp main.cpp
INCLUDES := $(SRC:.cpp=.hpp)

# Rules
all: $(NAME)

$(NAME): $(SRC)
	$(CXX) -o $@ $(CXXFLAGS) $(SRC)
	@printf "\e[92;5;118mCompilation successful!\e[0m\n"

clean:
	rm -rf $(NAME)
	@printf "\e[93;5;226mExecutable removed.\e[0m\n"

valgrind:
	@printf "\e[33;3mRunning valgrind...\e[0m\n"
	valgrind --leak-check=full ./$(NAME)

re: clean all

.PHONY: all clean re

main.cpp Contents:

#include <iostream>

int main(void) {
	std::cout << "Hello, world!" << std::endl;

	return 0;
}

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Notes 📒

• This script is interactive, prompting you for inputs at each step.
• It’s highly customizable for your specific project needs.
• Use this tool to focus on coding, not setup!

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