A Simple Makefile Tutorial (2008)

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Makefiles organize code compilation and simplify the build process for projects.
Without a makefile, compiling manually is inefficient, especially when only some files change.
A basic makefile defines a rule with dependencies and a command, starting with a tab.
Using macros like CC and CFLAGS makes the makefile more flexible and maintainable.
Adding dependency on header files ensures recompilation when they are updated.
Advanced makefiles can handle directories, libraries, and cleanup rules for better project structure.
Special macros like $@ and $^ generalize rules, and .PHONY prevents conflicts with file names.

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