chapter_fortran_projects.tex

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\chapter{Managing Fortran projects}
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When projects get larger, compiling and maintenance issues can become quite complex. Many projects also needs to be able to build on different platforms and operating environments. Using simple shell scripts often work when the projects are small. However, shell scripts often lack the ability to handle compilation dependencies between source files, requiring a complete rebuild of the project for each modification. Tools such as CMake and Make can solve many of these problems efficiently.