I do the exact same thing with oddball compilation tasks like this, such as compiling a Latex document or batch-processing pictures. I also use it to run code-

I do the exact same thing with oddball compilation tasks like this, such as compiling a Latex document or batch-processing pictures. I also use it to run code-formatters / static analysis tools while programming, sometimes with an secondary Makefile that has a name like 'maintainer.mk'.