Make

Definitions

1. A build automation tool (originally from 1976) that reads dependency rules from a Makefile and executes only the commands needed to bring targets up to date, based on file modification timestamps. GNU Make is the most widespread variant.

   In plain English: A tool that automatically figures out which parts of your project need to be rebuilt and runs only the necessary steps.

   Example: "Just run `make` — it'll figure out which .c files changed and only recompile those."

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