How to Create a Simple Makefile - Introduction to Makefiles

In this video I show how to create a simple makefile.

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[jonathancollett]

Wow!! 9 years later and this video still holds up and is very informative. I just created my first makefile!!

[ArcieGaming]

Makefiles have always thrown me off. I always stress them because every "tutorial" online goes super in-depth on stuff I don't really need at this point. Starting with the reference down a few lines was awesome and everything clicked when you explained it. Thank you!

[AnuliaSuper]

This is one of the best tutorials I have ever seen. Your explanation is concise, straight to the point and there was no unnecessary talking. If only more tutorial makers could be like you. Great job, thanks so much! Subscribed.

[alireza]

9:13 "so I think that was a pretty good introduction to Makefiles"
I agree 👍👍👍

[majinmilad]

I logged in to my YouTube account just to leave a comment ... your tutorial is so good. I literally just learned so much I actually feel comfortable with the concept now. Thank you so much

You presented it in a simplified format and addressed every angle (like what "-c" is included for), demonstrated the relations between the main file, the function file, the header file, and the Makefile itself, and were very visual with your cursor which helps a lot.

I was doing this stuff for class but literally didn't understand what I was doing, was just sort of plugging and chugging the commands. I now understand. You're a very good teacher keep it up!

[jedijackattack]

This is probably one of the best tutorials on youtube or in general for make files just for the basics. this is great buddy

[derelicts]

I've started my C++ journey yesterday and I'm trying to make sense of the basics. Your tutorial is really clear and concise, thank you!!!

[jude-harrisonobidinnu]

I haven't even completed the video and I'm already wowed by your presentation of the concept! Apt, concise and straight to the point!. Thank you so much Paul.

[garimachauhan]

after spending hours trying to understand makefiles...i was ready to give up but decided to give it a last shot thru ur video..thank you sooo mucch for explaining each and every line of the code!! You made my day!

[FlooferLand]

1:17 Light mode my
Thank you for the video aswell, literally the only decent video explaining Makefiles i could find on the entirety of YouTube

[norcal]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm taking a C++ class at my local community college and I'm using Linux and Vim for my development platform. I've just been winging it with the make files which was fine when we were doing single file programs, but now we're getting into programs with 20 or 30 files. Before watching this I had my makefiles setup to where they are recompiling everything every time I compiled. I was like there has to be a better way. This is it! Thank you for the awesome information!

[misteronsepatro]

OMG your tutorial helped me so much for my projects it's really clear I understood everything easily
people like you deserve a special place in heaven

[WhileTrueThenDream]

This is the very best makefile tutorial I have ever seen. I spent to days modifying a nightmare of mixed cpp and c files, many libraries and so on and every posible flag...and your tutorial helped me to better refresh and understand the basics. Thank you

[zal]

it wasn't working for me until I realized that "Makefile" literally has to be named that EXACTLY, case-sensitive and all. Works, and simply explained thank you.

[frederickshafer]

I have avoided using linux for coding for 3 years now because an old prof of mine explained makefiles horribly. You've helped me regain my ability to use linux again, thank you.

[jordanvert]

I never leave comments on videos but I have to say you explained this so perfectly. Very easy to understand! Great Job!

[metaljesus]

This dude singlehandedly explained how to make a fucking Makefile in less than what it would have taken me to finish taking a shit. You've earned a sub.

[joe]

Oh man! You saved me. I'm more into the programming side of computer science, but I'm taking a Linux commands class, as required for any comp science degree at my school. My professor spent an hour teaching this lesson, but due to a language barrier, I didn't get it, but your tutorial makes it so easy to understand. Thank you very much.

[samim.]

I can't believe this. This explanation of Makefile is so good I was able to finish my project in time with working Makefile. Thank you.

[_IamJr_]

I have read three tutorials and seen a few videos before I landed here. After all that i endured, I was still not understanding a makefile or its concepts. After watching your video, I was enlightened. It was well explained and the example was understandable with great details even a beginner could understand. Great Job! Subscribed.