Fastdep generates dependency information for C of C++ files suitable for inclusion in makefiles. There are two main advantages in using it instead of the normal programs.
It's fast due to a unique parse-once technology.
It has special provision for robust dependency regeneration.
This manual assumes basic knowledge of make and the build process for C or C++ programs.
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