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 If compilation fails and the output includes `warning: no such sysroot directory` on Mac, reinstall Xcode Command Line Tools.
 
+### Portability
+
+To compile for portability, use:
+
+```sh
+make OPTFLAGS=""
+```
+
 ## Additional Installation Methods
 
 ### Docker