While you're technically correct, what I gathered from their experience is the consistency of usage, between not only their own projects but third-party projects too.
They could make technical improvements to their own Makefiles, sure. But it's more about being able to enter a project and have a consistent experience in "getting started".
They could make technical improvements to their own Makefiles, sure. But it's more about being able to enter a project and have a consistent experience in "getting started".