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@@ -48,23 +48,29 @@ PHP uses autotools on Unix systems to configure the build: *See `make -h` for make options.* -The `-j` option shall set the maximum number of jobs `make` can use for the build: +The `-j` option shall set the maximum number of jobs `make` can use for the +build: make -j4 -Shall run `make` with a maximum of 4 concurrent jobs: Generally the maximum number of jobs should not exceed the number of cores available. +Shall run `make` with a maximum of 4 concurrent jobs: Generally the maximum +number of jobs should not exceed the number of cores available. ## Testing PHP source code -PHP ships with an extensive test suite, the command `make test` is used after successful compilation of the sources to run this test suite. +PHP ships with an extensive test suite, the command `make test` is used after +successful compilation of the sources to run this test suite. -It is possible to run tests using multiple cores by setting `-jN` in `TEST_PHP_ARGS`: +It is possible to run tests using multiple cores by setting `-jN` in +`TEST_PHP_ARGS`: make TEST_PHP_ARGS=-j4 test -Shall run `make test` with a maximum of 4 concurrent jobs: Generally the maximum number of jobs should not exceed the number of cores available. +Shall run `make test` with a maximum of 4 concurrent jobs: Generally the maximum +number of jobs should not exceed the number of cores available. -The [qa.php.net](https://qa.php.net) site provides more detailed info about testing and quality assurance. +The [qa.php.net](https://qa.php.net) site provides more detailed info about +testing and quality assurance. ## Installing PHP built from source @@ -72,7 +78,8 @@ After a successful build (and test), PHP may be installed with: make install -Depending on your permissions and prefix, `make install` may need super user permissions. +Depending on your permissions and prefix, `make install` may need super user +permissions. ## PHP extensions |