Taskfile vs Makefile: Which Is the Superior Build Tool?

Taskfile vs Makefile: Which Is the Superior Build Tool?

Follow us on WeChat: 「Wonderful Linux World」 Set as a 「Star」 to explore Linux every day! 1. What is Taskfile? Taskfile describes various execution tasks using YAML, and its core is written in Go; compared to Makefile, which uses tab-separated and bash-combined syntax, Taskfile appears more modern and user-friendly (though it may turn you into … Read more

How to Write an Impressive Makefile from Version 1 to Version 5

How to Write an Impressive Makefile from Version 1 to Version 5

1. The Three Essential Elements of Makefile 2. Working Principle 3. Start Writing First, let’s write our program, taking C language as an example. 1) func.h Define two functions: addition and subtraction: 2) Implementation of the Addition Function 3) Implementation of the Subtraction Function 4) main function 3.1 Version 1 The most basic version: just … Read more

Getting Started with Makefile: A Comprehensive Guide

Getting Started with Makefile: A Comprehensive Guide

<span>Makefile</span> is a tool used for automating the build and management of projects, widely used in C/C++ projects but also applicable to other languages and tasks. It describes how to generate target files (such as executables, library files, etc.) from source code by defining rules. 1. Getting Started: Basic Concepts and Simple Examples 1.1 What … Read more

A Comprehensive Guide to Makefile: From Basics to Advanced Applications

A Comprehensive Guide to Makefile: From Basics to Advanced Applications

Makefile is a compilation control file widely used for automating project builds. It defines a series of rules to guide the build process. With Makefile, developers can easily manage compilation, linking, cleaning, and other tasks for large projects. This article will start with the basic usage of Makefile and gradually delve into more advanced applications, … Read more

Makefile Learning Notes

Makefile Learning Notes

Basic Rules The Makefile is based on declarative dependencies as follows target: prerequisite prerequisite2 command target2: target command2 If you run target2, due to the declared dependencies, target will run first. It is important to note that the default target in Makefile is both a target and a local file, unless you declare it as … Read more

In-Depth Guide to Using Makefile

In-Depth Guide to Using Makefile

This article will illustrate how Makefile works using two examples. The author’s aim is to summarize the common problems beginners encounter when writing Makefiles in a concise manner. After reading this article, you should be able to start writing your own Makefile. Platform: Ubuntu 20 Tools: make, gcc What is Makefile The Makefile describes the … Read more

Simple Makefile Tutorial

Simple Makefile Tutorial

If you are a heavy command line user, learning Makefile can greatly improve your development efficiency. Below is a brief introduction to the knowledge and usage of Makefile. Makefile is a file that contains a set of instructions for compiling and building software projects. A Makefile typically contains a set of rules and dependencies that … Read more

Introduction to Writing Makefiles

Introduction to Writing Makefiles

Writing Makefiles 1. Introduction to make and Makefile 1.1 The make Tool The <span>make</span> tool can automatically complete compilation tasks. These tasks include: If only a few source files have been modified, only recompile those specific source files; If a header file is modified, recompile all source files that include that header file. This automatic … Read more

Getting Started with Yocto: Building a Linux Image from Scratch

Getting Started with Yocto: Building a Linux Image from Scratch

Because I need some knowledge related to embedded Linux in my work, I started to learn. Yocto is a complete set of tools under the Linux Foundation used to build Linux for embedded devices. With Yocto, we can create our own Linux system for our embedded devices, customize and trim the necessary modules, and package … Read more