Make Installation

Description

This Ansible role installs GNU Make on Arch Linux systems using the Pacman package manager. GNU Make is a build automation tool that automatically builds executable programs and libraries from source code by reading files called Makefiles.

Learn more about GNU Make on the GNU Make Homepage.

Overview

This role ensures that GNU Make is installed on the target system. It is intended for environments where automated build processes or custom software compilation are required.

Cosmos

The diagram places Make Installation in the Infinito.Nexus cosmos: the components it deploys (capabilities), the central services it consumes (dependencies), and its outward reach (federation and bridged external networks).

flowchart LR
    subgraph role [dev-make 💻]
        svc_make["make"]
    end

Solid 1:1 edges are fixed relationships; dashed 0..1 edges are conditional (enabled only in matching deployments); red 0..0 edges are turned off in this role. Node markers show the role’s deploy modes (💻 host, 🐳 compose, 🐝 swarm); ❌ marks a service that is explicitly turned off, and ⚙️ an Ansible role dependency declared in meta/main.yml.

Purpose

The purpose of this role is to provide an automated, idempotent installation of GNU Make, ensuring that the tool is available system-wide for building software. It is ideal for developers and system administrators who require a reliable build system.

Features

  • Installs GNU Make: Uses Pacman to install the make package.

  • Idempotent Execution: Ensures that Make is installed only once.

  • System-Wide Availability: Makes GNU Make available for all users on the system.

Credits

Implemented by Kevin Veen-Birkenbach. Part of the Infinito.Nexus Project and maintained by Kevin Veen-Birkenbach. Licensed under the Infinito.Nexus Community License (Non-Commercial).