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What is a makefile?
A makefile is a specification file used by build tools to create an executable version of an application. The makefile details the files, dependencies, and rules to compile and link the target application.
A makefile automates the application building process
The use of a makefile simplifies the development process by automatically performing tasks necessary to rebuild an application when the application source code has been modified.
Components of a makefile
A makefile contains the following elements:
- Explicit Rules - These specify how to remake one or more targets and lists prerequisites of the target
- Implicit Rules - These specify how to make a class of files based on their names.
- Variable Definitions - These specify a value for a variable that can be used within the makefile.
- Directives - A directive is a command to do perform a specific function
- Comments - Comments improve the readability of the makefile are ignored by the make interpreter
Declaring a variable in a makefile
Editing a makefile
Syntax of a makefile
Useful makefile targets
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