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load_lib_in_cmake.txt
Install globally a lib with cmake to make it avaiable for C++ project
Easiest way to add a lib to c++ project.
Download source code under `Downloads`:
```sh
cd /home/geoffrey/Downloads/mylib
cmake -DBUILD_SHARED_LIBS=ON .
make install
```
- `mylib` should be visible under `/usr/local/lib/cmake/`.
- Then in `CMakeLists.txt` use:
```cmake
find_package(mylib)
```
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