C++ Template#

Meson-based C++ starter with a Nix Flake dev shell that ships Clang, tooling, and a simple just workflow so you don't have to worry about Clangd hating the world.

Getting Started#

1. Create a project from the template:

   nix flake init --template git@tangled.sh:bpavuk.neocities.org/cxx-template
   

2. Enter the development shell (installs compilers, linters, debuggers):

   nix develop
   

3. Configure and build:

   just sync   # runs meson setup --reconfigure build/
   just build  # runs meson compile -C build/
   ./build/cxx-template
   
   # or even simpler
   
   just        # runs both sync and build.
   ./build/cxx-template
   

You can also use direnv to get into the environment upon opening the directory:

direnv allow

To explore more just recipes, run just -l.

Project Layout#

• meson.build, src/ - Meson project configuration and sources.
• Justfile - Convenience tasks (sync, build, clean).
• flake.nix - Dev-shell definition; tweak packages if you need extra tools.

Notes#

• The template intentionally omits tests so you can plug in your preferred framework; add a Meson test() target when ready.
• If you prefer GCC, remove the stdenv = pkgs.clangStdenv override inside flake.nix, and tune the CC and CXX variables.