PKGBUILD

A PKGBUILD is a script used by Arch Linux and related distributions to automate the process of building software packages. It contains all the necessary instructions—such as where to find the source code, how to compile it, and what dependencies are needed—to create a package that can be easily installed and managed on the system. Think of it as a detailed recipe that ensures software is consistently built and configured correctly. This approach allows users and developers to customize, share, and maintain software efficiently within the Linux ecosystem.