release Enhancing Makefile Output With Colorful Text

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Objective of This Guide

This tutorial aims to help you create a more visually appealing output in your Makefile, making it easier to read and understand during the compilation process.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Edit Your Makefile
   Open your Makefile using a text editor of your choice, such as Sublime Text or Notepad++.

2. Locate the Following Line
   Search for the line:

• $(OBJDIR)/%.o: %.cpp
      

  Your Makefile should currently contain something like this:

  

• Modify the Echo Command
  Change the existing line:

@echo compile $<
    

to:

• @echo -e "\033[0;32m [OK] \033[0m       \033[0;33m Compiling:\033[0m" $<
      

  After this modification, it should resemble the following:

  

• Repeat the Process
  Perform the same alteration for the following lines in your game's Makefile:

$(OBJDIR)/version.o: version.cpp
    

and

4. $(OBJDIR)/minilzo.o: minilzo.c
       

5. Apply Changes to the Database Makefile
   You can also implement these changes in the Makefile for your database, following the same steps.

By following these simple steps, you'll improve the clarity and aesthetics of your Makefile's output, making it not only functional but also engaging.