What is the purpose of CMake?

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Tags

1. #process
2. #method
3. #independent
4. #libraries
5. #cmake
6. #managing
7. #using
8. #compiler
9. #directory
10. #software
11. #hierarchies
12. #supports
13. #source
14. #depend
15. #applications
16. #platform
17. #cross
18. #multiple
19. #build