Makefile Conventions

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This node describes conventions for writing the Makefiles for GNU programs. Using Automake will help you write a Makefile that follows these conventions.

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• 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.