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make:tldr:c5cdd

make: Override a variable defined in the Makefile.
$ make ${target} ${variable}=${new_value}
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This command is using the "make" command with a target and a variable assignment.

Here's the breakdown of the command:

  • "make" is a build automation tool that executes a set of predefined instructions (called rules) to build a desired target.
  • "${target}" represents the target name or goal that needs to be built.
  • "${variable}" represents the name of the variable that will be assigned a new value.
  • "=${new_value}" assigns the new value to the variable specified above.

In summary, this command is instructing the "make" command to build a specific target while also changing the value of a particular variable to a new value.

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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