Node-gyp Configure: Understanding the Binding.gyp File

The node-gyp configure command requires a 'binding.gyp' file. This file contains the configuration information needed to build your C++ module.

'binding.gyp' is a JSON file describing the compilation and linking process of your module. It defines compiler options, linker options, dependencies, and more.

When you execute node-gyp configure, it uses the configuration in 'binding.gyp' to generate files for the build system, like Makefile and vcxproj. These files are then used for compiling and linking your module.

Typically, the 'binding.gyp' file is located in the root directory of your module. You can modify and customize it as needed. After configuring, use node-gyp build to compile and link your C++ module.