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Old 05-26-2009
Why do I need to call make if I call gcc ?
Why do I need to call make if I call gcc ?

I thought gcc already compiles the sources.

thanks
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Old 05-26-2009
BIG difference. gcc is the compiler. make defines a series of commands needed to build a project.

You can compile a single file just by calling gcc (or any other compiler):
Code:
$ gcc -Wall -s -o hello hello.c

But as soon as you have to handle multiple files (say if you split your project for easier maintenance), make becomes an invaluable tool.
 
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