Configure options
There are usually three steps when building an application from source: the configuration, the compilation, and the installation. The configuration step allows you to select a number of options that will not be editable after the program is built, as it has a direct impact on the project binaries. Consequently, it is a very important stage that you need to follow carefully if you want to avoid surprises later, such as the lack of a specific module or having configuration files located in a random folder.
The process consists of appending certain switches to the configure command that comes with the source code. The three types of switches that you can activate will be covered later, but let's first study the easiest way to proceed. ...
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