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Glossary: C++ Beyond the Basics

Preset

Also written: presets, CMakePresets.json, binaryDir

A named set of CMake settings stored in `CMakePresets.json`, such as `debug` or `release`, so you don't retype them. Its `binaryDir` setting names the folder for that build's files, such as `build/debug`.

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