Makefile Conventions

This chapter describes conventions for writing the Makefiles for GNU programs.

• Makefile Basics: General Conventions for Makefiles
• Utilities in Makefiles: Utilities in Makefiles
• Command Variables: Variables for Specifying Commands
• Directory Variables: Variables for Installation Directories
• Standard Targets: Standard Targets for Users
• Install Command Categories: Three categories of commands in the `install' rule: normal, pre-install and post-install.

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