Delayed production expansion by use of macros

Details Delayed production expansion by use of macros Delayed production expansion by use of macros

2011-06-21

2011-06-21

Vu, Tuan Anh (Department: 2193)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software program development tool

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07966611

ABSTRACT:
Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture, wherein a rules file is maintained, wherein the rules file includes production rules that are defined by including macros. At least one makefile is maintained, wherein the at least one makefile is a file that is executable by a make utility to generate at least one target corresponding to a software component, and wherein the at least one makefile includes the rules file. An execution is initiated of the make utility on the at least one makefile with an instruction to generate the at least one target. At least one production rule including at least one macro included in the rules file is evaluated, in response to initiating the execution of the make utility on the at least one makefile. The at least one target is generated.

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