Glossary coding Term Page
Target
A named output or command goal in a Makefile
Core Idea
Target is the named thing a Makefile builds or runs. It can point to an executable, an object file, or even a command goal like clean. It makes the most sense alongside Makefile, Dependency, and Rule.
Why It Matters Here
Mathbong uses this term in C build-automation posts as shared Makefile vocabulary.