sfdk-make

Run make build

$ sfdk make

$ sfdk make [arguments]

sfdk-make [OPTIONS] [MAKE_TARGETS]

[OPTIONS]
    Any options provided are typically passed directly to the underlying make command. These can include flags like -j for parallel compilation, -C to change directory, or variable assignments like VAR=VALUE.

[MAKE_TARGETS]
    One or more targets that make should build or operate on. Common targets include all (the default build target), install (to install built components), clean (to remove object files and executables), or distclean (to remove all generated files, including configuration artifacts).

sfdk-make is a specialized command-line utility provided as part of the Sailfish OS SDK. It acts as a wrapper around the standard make build tool, specifically designed to simplify the compilation of applications, libraries, and components for Sailfish OS devices and emulators. Its primary role is to set up the correct cross-compilation environment, including toolchains, sysroots, and environment variables, before invoking make. This abstraction allows developers to use familiar Makefile-based build processes while seamlessly targeting different Sailfish OS architectures (e.g., ARM, AARCH64) and versions without manually configuring complex build environments. It's typically invoked within the SDK's build engine or chroot environment, ensuring that projects are built with the exact toolchain and dependencies required by the Sailfish OS target.

sfdk-make is not a standard Linux command and requires the Sailfish OS SDK to be installed and configured. It is primarily intended for use within the SDK's build engine (e.g., inside an sfdk chroot session or as part of an sfdk build workflow) for cross-compilation. Using it outside this environment will likely fail due to missing toolchains and dependencies. Debugging build issues often involves understanding make and the specific project's build system (e.g., CMake, QMake).

sfdk-make is almost exclusively used within the Sailfish OS SDK's integrated build environment. Developers typically execute it from within an sfdk chroot session, or it is automatically invoked by higher-level sfdk commands like sfdk build when compiling a project. This ensures that the build process utilizes the correct compilers, libraries, and headers for the target Sailfish OS device or emulator.

While sfdk-make directly invokes make, many Sailfish OS projects use higher-level build system generators like CMake or QMake to produce their Makefiles. In such cases, the typical workflow involves running sfdk-cmake or sfdk-qmake first to generate the Makefiles, followed by sfdk-make to compile the project.

sfdk-make was introduced as part of the Sailfish OS SDK, developed by Jolla Ltd., to provide a streamlined build experience for developers targeting the Sailfish OS platform. Its development has mirrored the evolution of the SDK itself, adapting to new Sailfish OS versions, architectures, and build requirements. The command serves as a crucial component in abstracting the complexities of cross-compilation environments, making it easier for developers to leverage existing Makefile-based projects within the SDK's specialized build context.

make(1), sfdk(1), gcc(1), g++(1), cmake(1), qmake(1)