Quick Start Guide to Makefile

Quick Start Guide to Makefile

1. Quick Start Guide to Makefile The goal of this article is to help you write simple Makefiles and understand common Makefiles. Make is an old build tool, which is incredible in today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape. Make plays a significant role in large software projects. I first encountered it while learning the Linux kernel, … Read more

Writing a Makefile for Cross-Compilation

Writing a Makefile for Cross-Compilation

Before discussing the issues in this article, let’s first talk about a topic: “Currently, CP Autosar supports Some/IP and DDS (Data Distribution Service). DDS seems just another protocol; is it really necessary to implement DDS in vehicles?” Regarding this question, I would like to share my personal understanding. In CP Autosar, Some/IP appeared earlier, and … Read more

Understanding Makefile, Kconfig, and .config in Linux Kernel

Understanding Makefile, Kconfig, and .config in Linux Kernel

When compiling the Linux kernel, we often execute some commands in the top-level directory of the Linux kernel. Taking RK3288 as an example, commands include: make firefly-rk3288-linux_defconfig, make menuconfig, make firefly-rk3288.img, make zImage, etc. Without delving into the specific meanings yet, I would like to raise a few questions. (1) The Linux kernel is so … Read more

C Compilation Makefile

C Compilation Makefile

Public awareness of information security, enlightenment of information security knowledge. Add WeChat group reply to public account: WeChat group; QQ group: 16004488 Joining the WeChat group or QQ group can get: Learning Tutorial When compiling a large project, there are often many target files, library files, header files, and the final executable file. There are … Read more

Make/Makefile: Automation Build Tool for Linux Projects

Make/Makefile: Automation Build Tool for Linux Projects

Follow Me by Clicking the Blue Text In Linux systems, make and Makefile are essential tools for automating the compilation and building of software projects. They simplify the software development process by automating the execution of a series of predefined commands to compile source code, run tests, install programs, and more. What is make? make … Read more

Using Makefile Scripts for VCS and Verdi

Using Makefile Scripts for VCS and Verdi

Introduction: Makefile scripting language greatly enhances productivity, allowing us to focus more on the design itself. This article introduces the Makefile scripts for commonly used VCS and Verdi software in IC design/verification, along with the source code, hoping to be of help to everyone. If you don’t have the relevant operating environment, try replying hidden … Read more

Taskfile vs Makefile: Which Build Tool Reigns Supreme?

Taskfile vs Makefile: Which Build Tool Reigns Supreme?

1. What is Taskfile Taskfile describes various execution tasks using YAML and is primarily written in Go. Compared to Makefile which uses tab-separated and bash syntax, Taskfile appears more modern and user-friendly (although it may turn you into a YAML engineer). Taskfile has built-in advanced features such as dynamic variables and recognition of operating system … Read more

Understanding the Relationship Between Makefile, Kconfig, and .config in Linux Kernel

Understanding the Relationship Between Makefile, Kconfig, and .config in Linux Kernel

Source: Baiwen Technology ❞The Linux kernel source code files are numerous, and it’s hard to understand the relationship between Makefile, Kconfig, and .config. Without understanding the kernel compilation system, it can be difficult to compile and modify the kernel, integrate your own drivers, or configure the kernel. These issues are all related to Makefile, Kconfig, … Read more

Introduction to Make and Makefile in Compilation and Linking

Introduction to Make and Makefile in Compilation and Linking

Introduction Many engineers without formal training are actually quite unfamiliar with the compilation and linking of projects (including the author himself). However, if we want to create our own projects or implement a project from 0 to 1, or if we want to optimize programs, modify the memory layout, or implement memory protection under the … Read more

Learning and Using Makefile: A Comprehensive Guide

Learning and Using Makefile: A Comprehensive Guide

1. Introduction to Makefile Makefile is used in conjunction with the make tool to organize and manage the compilation and linking of project source code. The make tool identifies modified files, finds the affected related files based on dependencies, and finally compiles these files according to the rules. The Makefile records the dependencies and compilation … Read more