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Show HN: Complete C++ Makefile Example

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Re: Show HN: Complete C++ Makefile Example

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This uses GNU-specific extensions. Always use the GNUmakefile filename instead of just Makefile to avoid this sort of confusion. And, to allow for environment variable and CLI overrides, use the ?= operator instead of := for flags and command names.

Even better, use CMake, Conan or Bazel instead.