Makefile Formatting

Instructions

When writing or modifying Makefiles, follow these formatting guidelines:

1. Each target should have a .PHONY declaration
2. Format should follow this pattern:
   • .PHONY: target-name on its own line
   • target-name: on the next line
   • Commands indented with a tab
   • Empty line between targets
   • Commands should start with "@"

Example

.PHONY: foo
foo:
    @echo 'foo'

.PHONY: bar
bar:
    @echo 'bar'

When to Use

Apply these guidelines when:

• Creating new Makefile targets
• Modifying existing Makefiles
• Reviewing Makefile code