> I really don't think that considering the C/C++ build story as complex and frustrating would be misrepresentative. Who was talking about C++? This thread was

> I really don't think that considering the C/C++ build story as complex and frustrating would be misrepresentative. Who was talking about C++? This thread was about C, right? (It's possible that I didn't read very closely upthread, but I'm almost certain that we were all talking about C). I actually agree that C++ can be a pain in the rear, especially for multiplatform, and you have to pick all your options, etc. But C? Not so much. Even on multi-platform. As GP (or GGP, or GGGP, I forget how far upthread it is) said, with C all you need is a compiler, an editor and Make. That's pretty much still true, even if you're using third party libraries.