Makefile Conventions

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

• 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.