RetroArch Patch Management and Build System

This repository contains a Makefile for managing the RetroArch submodule, applying patches, and building the project for different platforms. The project is structured to facilitate easy management of the RetroArch source code, application of custom patches, and building for specific hardware targets.

Prerequisites

• Git
• Make
• A Unix-like environment (Linux, macOS, or Windows with WSL)

Directory Structure

• submodules/RetroArch: Contains the RetroArch submodule with the main source code.
• src: Contains additional source files that are part of the project.
• patches: Contains patch files that modify the RetroArch source code.
• scripts: Contains utility scripts.

Project Contents

• Makefile: The Makefile includes various targets for copying files, applying patches, and building the project. It automates the workflow to ensure consistency and ease of use.
• Submodule: The submodules/RetroArch directory contains the RetroArch source code as a Git submodule, allowing the RetroArch source code to be kept separate from custom modifications.
• Patches: The patches directory contains patch files that apply custom modifications to the RetroArch source code.
• Source Files: The src directory contains additional source files that are part of the project. These files are copied into the build directory during the assembly process.

Building the Project

Running the following command will perform all the necessary steps to build the project:

make build

This command is equivalent to running the following steps individually:

1. Copy the submodule files to the build directory:

   make copy-submodule

2. Apply patches:

   make apply-patches

3. Assemble the source files:

   make assemble

4. Build the project:

   make build

Contributing

To contribute to this project, follow these steps:

1. Make changes to the build/ folder:
   After running make build, make your changes directly in the build/ folder.

2. Create a patch:
   Once you have made your changes, run the following command to create a patch file:

   make create-patch

   This will generate a patch file in the patches/ directory with your changes.

3. Submit your patch:
   Submit the generated patch file by creating a pull request.

Note: Changes to files in the src/ directory will not create a patch. These changes should be committed directly to the repository.