How to compile source code in Ubuntu Linux

So, your favourite Linux game does not have an installation package for your Linux distribution, but it is open source and you want to compile it from the developer's source code.

Some users may need to install the make compiler packages from your software manager, however I am currently running Ubuntu 15.10 and it is already included in my distro.

Otherwise, compiling from source is very easy in Ubuntu!!

Step 1 - Get source code from developer
Step 2 - Extract Source
Step 3 - Open source folder in a terminal window
Step 4 - Run command './configure'
Step 5 - Run command 'make'
Step 6 - Run command 'make install'

The make install command should install the application into Ubuntu, however this is not always the case. In my scenario, this step fails, however the application is still compiled, and available to run. The application files, and executable will be located in a folder usually called 'Bundle'.

Hope this simple tutorial helps!!