In this example we'll set up a simple build system for a C application to be complied with gcc. Using a similar method, we could use a cross-compliler (gcc or otherwise) to compile for whatever embedded target we would like.
Read MoreRake: An Alternative to Make for Embedded C Applications
Make has been traditionally been used for building embedded applications written in C. However Make has its issues. For example, it suffers from heavy reliance upon the host environment, arcane syntax and mysterious bugs due to whitespace issues.
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