Autoconf

What is Autoconf?

GNU Autoconf is a tool that generates shell scripts to automatically configure source code packages for building, installing, and packaging software on systems with a Bourne shell available. These generated scripts handle tasks such as detecting the presence of required libraries, compilers, and other system components, allowing developers to focus on the core functionality of their software rather than dealing with platform-specific configuration details. The tool provides a standardized and portable way to set up the build environment, simplifying the deployment process for end-users across different operating systems and hardware architectures

Highlights

• Generates shell scripts to automate the configuration of source code packages
• Detects the presence of required system components, such as libraries and compilers
• Abstracts away platform-specific configuration details, enabling focus on core functionality
• Provides a standardized and portable approach to setting up the build environment
• Simplifies the deployment process for end-users across diverse platforms