A barebones C++ library template using CMake and Google Test

 Posted on December 9, 2021  |  5 minutes  |  857 words  |  Bas-Man

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This is a BAREBONES C++ template with Google Test support using CMake. It is setup to allow for the building of a static library using TDD principles; but could be adapted for building a small program. This is in no way the ideal solution.

This template was created to allow for programming under Mac OS. But the files should work under other systems.

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Modern Cpp  cpp  CMake  GTest  Mac OS 

Use launchd instead of crontab on your Mac

 Posted on August 18, 2020  |  1 minutes  |  196 words  |  Bas-Man

As of Mac OS 10.4 crontab has been depreciated but not ended. So its a good idea to know how to use its replacement under Mac OS. Welcome to Launchd. This will be a short guide on how to use launchd in a simple form to replace a crontab job. In my case I am automating the backup of my Plex server. You can see my previous article here Launchd has a lot of other features. [Read More]
automation  cron  crontab  mac os  plex  backup  launchd