One of the main reasons why Linux is popular among C/C++ programmers is the support provided by Linux to them. This includes the g++ compiler suite and its related tools used for program development such as the make command.
In this tutorial, you will learn about the make command in Linux, its use, the basis of the makefile, and how it is used with the make command.
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