Load dependency files only if they exist.
Section: Generated dependency files
Include generated files safely
makefile
makefile
-include $(DEPS)Explanation
The leading dash suppresses missing-file errors on first run.
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Generate C header dependency files
Have the compiler emit `.d` files while building objects.
Separate dependency file path
Write depfiles beside objects using explicit flags.