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make: Execute make from another directory.

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$ make --directory ${path-to-directory}

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This command is used to change the working directory for the "make" command. The "--directory" option followed by "${path-to-directory}" specifies the directory where the makefile is located.

Here's the breakdown of the command:

"make": This is a command-line tool used to build and manage projects based on makefile instructions. It reads the instructions from a file called makefile and executes the necessary commands to build the project.
"--directory": This is an option for the "make" command that specifies the directory where the makefile is located. By using this option, you can change the default working directory for the makefile.
"${path-to-directory}": This is a placeholder that represents the actual path to the directory where the makefile is located. You need to replace it with the correct path as per your system.

By combining these parts, the command instructs the "make" command to change the working directory to the specified directory before executing the makefile. This allows you to run the make commands in a specific directory without having to navigate to it manually.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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