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29.2 Dependency Tracking in Automake

Over the years Automake has deployed three different dependency tracking methods. Each method, including the current one, has had flaws of various sorts. Here we lay out the different dependency tracking methods, their flaws, and their fixes. We conclude with recommendations for tool writers, and by indicating future directions for dependency tracking work in Automake.