Add make test explanation

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Bob Polis 2024-12-24 10:40:34 +01:00
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@ -35,13 +35,14 @@ the Makefile).
The `premake.make` typically defines some Make variables, whereas the
`postmake.make` typically contains extra Make targets.
The `premake.make` is mandatory, because it defines the **name** of the tool or
library, and its **version**. This is also where you declare external
The `premake.make` is mandatory, because it defines the *name* of the tool or
library, and its *version*. This is also where you declare external
dependencies.
Available Make targets are:
Available Make targets for your project are:
- `make` will build the tool or library;
- `make test` will build and run tests, using the Boost Unit Test Framework;
- `sudo make install` will install it, and all of its accompanying files;
- `make clean` will remove compiled object files, but will keep a previously
built tool or library, and the precompiled header;