make
TLDR
Build default target
$ make
Build specific target$ make [target]
Build with jobs$ make -j [4]
Use specific makefile$ make -f [Makefile.custom]
Dry run$ make -n
Set variable$ make [VAR=value]
Clean build$ make clean
SYNOPSIS
make [options] [target]
DESCRIPTION
make builds programs from source. It reads Makefiles defining targets, dependencies, and build commands.
The tool only rebuilds what's necessary based on file timestamps. Essential for software development.
make automates building software.
PARAMETERS
TARGET
Target to build.-f FILE
Use specified makefile.-j N
Parallel jobs.-n
Dry run (don't execute).-B
Force rebuild all.-C DIR
Change directory first.--help
Display help information.
CAVEATS
Tab characters required. Different make implementations. Parallel builds may have issues.
HISTORY
make was created by Stuart Feldman at Bell Labs in 1976, revolutionizing software building automation.
