M-x compile for different file extensions

[wgh]

Hi! (I'm new)

Is there a way to have M-x compile to automatically detect
what command to use depending on the file extension of the
current buffer being edited?

Because I don't really see the advantage of using M-x compile
if I can get away with fewer keystrokes in Bash doing the
exact same thing (i.e. typing the compile command, pressing
the up arrow if I need to recompile, etc.)

Thanks ;)

- wgh