What is the difference between makefile and a headerfile in C programming?

[nerio]

Hello. I study C.

Question is already in the post title.

I know that header files, such ones that I write, can be used for calling eg functions from an external file.

Is that true? What is the makefile then?

I am asking what is the difference and when should I use which one? (header file / makefile)

I have learned online that there is a difference in the code:

for the header:

#include "header.h"

int main () {
  test();
  return 0;
}

and for the makefile:

#include <hellomake.h>

int main()
{
  myFunction();
  return(0);
}

some links:
A Simple Makefile Tutorial
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Include_directive
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makefile

Thank you.

[algorism]

A makefile and a header file are completely different things. What you've posted is not a makefile at all! Did you even read the tutorial you linked to? Actually, that tutorial doesn't seem to be very good. I suggest reading the GNU make manual instead, especially chapter 2: GNU make

[Guest]

A header contains C code that can be placed in another source file by using the #include directive.

A makefile contains commands that usually call the compiler and linker with certain parameters to automate the creation of an executable. It does not use C or C-like syntax!