Where can I find a tutorial on the writing of MAKEFILEs?

Question

I need to write some MAKEFILEs, but know nothing about them. Will someone please post some links to tutorials on how to create these wonderful files? I would like to study the b

Answer 1

Not exactly a beginner's HowTo, but you probably want to read Recursive Make Considered Harmful fairly soon after you begin to feel comfortable.