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# Makefile Conventions

This chapter describes conventions for writing the Makefiles for GNU programs.

- 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.

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