Minio uses ``Makefile`` to wrap around some of the limitations of ``go build``. To compile Minio source, simply change to your workspace folder and type ``make``.
Minio uses ``Makefile`` to wrap around some of the limitations of ``go`` build system. To compile Minio source, simply change to your workspace folder and type ``make``.
```sh
$ make
Checking if proper environment variables are set.. Done
...
Checking dependencies for Minio.. Done
Installed godep
Installed cover
Building Libraries
...
...
```
### Developer Guidelines
``Minio`` community welcomes your contribution. To make the process as seamless as possible, we ask for the following:
* Go ahead and fork the project and make your changes. We encourage pull requests to discuss code changes.