👉 The `configure` script in a software project is used to customize the build process and generate necessary configuration files. It reads settings from a configuration file, typically specified in the project's source code or via command-line arguments, to tailor the build environment, dependencies, and outputs. This script ensures that the project is built correctly according to specific requirements, such as enabling or disabling certain features, specifying compiler flags, linking libraries, and setting output directories. By centralizing these configurations, the `configure` script enhances portability and maintainability, allowing developers to easily adapt the build process for different platforms or environments without modifying the core source code.
