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Makefile should decrement $V for sub-makefiles

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buildsystem enhancement / improvement
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Description

This way `make V=1` would make the top level makefile verbose, but not the per-module makefiles. `make V=2` would make both verbose, etc.

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Research direction

Start with the top-level Makefile and trace how it invokes the per-module sub-makefiles. Check how the V value is passed between those entry points, then verify that V=1 enables verbosity only at the top level while higher values enable it in progressively deeper makefiles.

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Assessment

Domain
build-system
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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