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Automake vs qmake

A side-by-side look at Automake and qmake. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Automake

Automake

Development

Automake is a tool for automatically generating Makefile.am files that comply with the GNU coding standards. It simplifies the creation and maintenance of Makefiles for complex software projects.

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qmake

qmake

Development

qmake is a build automation and project configuration tool used primarily for projects using Qt. It automates the generation of Makefiles for building Qt applications. qmake helps simplify the build system for developers.

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