Makefile support

[TechnologyClassroom]

I have seen some Rust programs include a Makefile to make compilation and installation simple.

The goal would be to build with this command:

make

Another goal would be to install with this command:

sudo make install

Installation would ideally place target/release/bustd in /usr/local/bin/ and a bustd.service systemd unit file in /lib/systemd/system/ directory, enable and start the service.

I have a script that I run before work that turns on all of the programs that I need including bustd. A simple installation process and a systemd unit file addition would help most normal users.

[Xunjin]

Sorry it might be harsh my comment, however maintaining a Makefile's can be really cumbersome as it evolves. An alternative could be https://github.com/sagiegurari/cargo-make wdyt @TechnologyClassroom

[TechnologyClassroom]

I think cargo-make is more complex than a makefile.

[Xunjin]

Good point, what do you think would be a better alternative?

[TechnologyClassroom]

A makefile... like I suggested...

[vrmiguel]

Thanks for the ticket @TechnologyClassroom

Back when popOS packaged bustd, they created this Makefile: https://github.com/pop-os/bustd/blob/master/Makefile

Could be a good basis

[TechnologyClassroom]

Looks perfect and ready to ship.