Nodens App Template

A clean template for prototyping interactive applications using the Nodens C++ framework.

Features

• Pre-configured Build System: A modern CMakeLists.txt setup that links correctly against the Nodens framework.
• Clean Architecture: Separates application logic (TemplateLayer) from the framework entry point (TemplateApp).
• Ready-to-Run: Includes a basic ImGui window and update loop to verify your environment immediately.
• Debug/Release Configurations: Pre-set compile definitions (ND_DEBUG, ND_RELEASE) for proper logging behavior.

Prerequisites

• C++ Compiler: A compiler with C++23 support.
• CMake: Version 3.8 or higher.
• Git: For managing the repository and the Nodens submodule.

Getting Started

Clone the Repository

Since this project depends on the Nodens framework, use the --recursive flag to pull the framework source code automatically.

git clone https://github.com/EldritchCodex/NodensAppTemplate.git --recursive

If you have already cloned without --recursive, you can initialize the submodules manually:

git submodule update --init --recursive

How to Customize

1. Rename the Project:

   • Open CMakeLists.txt and change the project name:

     project(YourApp VERSION 0.1.0 LANGUAGES CXX)

   • Update the window title in src/TemplateApp.cpp:

     Application(Nodens::WindowProps("YourApp", 1280, 720))

2. Add Your Logic:

   • Open src/TemplateLayer.cpp.
   • Use OnUpdate(ts) for core logic and state updates.
   • Use OnImGuiRender(ts) for rendering UI elements.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.