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Makefiles: What Are They and What Can You Do With Them?

Makefiles are used by Make, which automates build processes via makefiles to compile code efficiently. Makefiles consist of ...
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Build Linux Software From Source in 3 Easy Steps

Most software follows a 3-step process to build from source: ./configure && make && make install. The configure script checks dependencies, while make generates an executable; autoconf/automake help ...