What is a MakeFile?

Benefits of using a Makefile in a project

• Helps organize terminal commands
• Makes testing and compiling easier
• Ensures all the team uses the same commands

Common Makefile Commands

• make all - Builds all targets marked as all
• make clean - Cleans up all files that were generated during compilation
• make test - Runs predefined tests for the application

Best Practices for Writing Makefiles

1. Use variables for compiler and compiler flags to make maintenance easier.
2. Keep the Makefile logic simple and clear.
3. Include comments to explain complex dependencies or rules.

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