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GNU Make vs Microsoft Windows SDK

A side-by-side look at GNU Make and Microsoft Windows SDK. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

GNU Make

GNU Make

Development

GNU Make is a utility that automatically builds executable programs and libraries from source code by reading files called Makefiles which specify how to derive the target program. It allows users to easily compile large projects without manually issuing the compilation commands.

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Microsoft Windows SDK

Microsoft Windows SDK

Development

The Microsoft Windows SDK is a software development kit that provides tools, code samples, documentation and libraries needed to develop applications for Windows operating systems. It allows developers to access Windows APIs and optimize their software for Windows.

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