myapp.exe: myapp.obj link myapp.obj /OUT:myapp.exe
| Feature | nmake | GNU make | |--------|---------|-------------| | Conditional syntax | !IF | ifeq | | Pattern rules | No | Yes ( %.o: %.c ) | | Automatic vars | $@ , $? , $** | $@ , $< , $^ , $? | | Recursive make | $(MAKE) | $(MAKE) works similarly | | OS focus | Windows | Unix-like + Windows | It reads a description file, typically named Makefile
: nmake automates the process of building software projects by managing dependencies and compiling source code into executable files. It reads a description file, typically named Makefile , which contains a set of rules and commands for building the project. It reads a description file
nmake remains a useful tool for Windows developers looking for a straightforward way to automate the build process of their projects. While it may not offer all the features of more modern build systems like CMake or MSBuild, its simplicity and integration with Visual Studio make it a viable option for certain development tasks. typically named Makefile