Make File Series
Tutorials
Creating a G++ Makefile

12 minute read

Learn how to compile C++ programs with the g++ compiler provided by GCC and automate the compilation process using Make. This tutorial covers the installatio...

Creating a Python Makefile

20 minute read

Learn how to use `make` with Python to automate tasks like running tests, installing dependencies, and cleaning builds. Discover the benefits of using `make`...

Creating a Golang Makefile

15 minute read

Learn how to automate repetitive tasks in Golang development using Makefiles. This tutorial covers creating a Makefile to build, run, clean, test, and manage...

Getting Started With CMake

12 minute read

Learn how to use CMake, a popular tool for building applications in the C++ community. This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on using CMake to configur...

CMake vs. Make: What's the Difference?

23 minute read

Learn the key differences between CMake and Make, two popular build automation tools. Discover how CMake's cross-platform capabilities, GUI, and better depen...

Makefile Guides
Understanding and Using Makefile Flags

26 minute read

Learn how to use `make` flags in your `Makefile` to customize the behavior of the compilation tools. Discover the benefits of using flags over hard-coded opt...

How To Use Makefiles on Windows

10 minute read

Learn how to run Makefiles on Windows with different options like Chocolatey, Cygwin, NMAKE, CMake, and Windows Subsystem for Linux. Discover the strengths a...

Using Makefile Wildcards

8 minute read

Learn how to use wildcards in Makefiles to create flexible and automated build processes. This tutorial provides examples and explanations of common wildcard...

Understanding and Using Makefile Variables

40 minute read

Learn all about Makefile variables and how to use them to automate complex processes in your code. Find out how to set variables, append to them, and use spe...