make ☆
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Description:
Utility for directing compilation
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: build-automation compilation gnu developer-tools makefiles
Install: brew install make
About:
GNU Make is a build automation tool that automatically determines which pieces of a program need to be recompiled and issues the commands to recompile them. It uses Makefiles to define dependencies and build rules, streamlining the compilation process for complex projects. This utility is essential for managing build workflows in C, C++, and other compiled language environments.
Key Features:
  • Dependency tracking based on file timestamps
  • Flexible rule definition and pattern matching
  • Parallel execution support for faster builds
  • Conditional statements and functions
  • Extensive cross-platform compatibility
Use Cases:
  • Compiling C/C++ source code into executables
  • Automating repetitive build and deployment tasks
  • Managing dependencies in large software projects
Alternatives:
  • CMake – Meta-build system that generates Makefiles, offering higher-level project configuration
  • Ninja – Smaller and faster build system focused on speed, often generated by other build systems
  • Meson – Modern build system with simpler syntax, designed for efficiency and user-friendliness
Version History
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Sep 16, 2024 7:24pm 0 VERSION_BUMP f7b887af
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