Install the Clojure Programming Language

clojure-install.md

Install Clojure

Official site: https://www.clojure.org/index

• Install Clojure dependencies. (Ubuntu)

  sudo apt install openjdk-11-jdk rlwrap
  java -version

• Download clojure installer.

  clojure_version="1.11.1.1149"
  curl -O https://download.clojure.org/install/linux-install-${clojure_version}.sh

• Make executable and run.

  chmod +x ./linux-install-${clojure_version}.sh
  sudo ./linux-install-${clojure_version}.sh

• Run the Clojure REPL and print hello (ctrl+d to quit).

  clj
  
  user=> (println "Hello!")

• Optionally, setup one of the Clojure project tools:

  • Clojure Tools - Newer/more minimal, officially supported by the Clojure team.
  • Lein - Traditional/batteries included project automation from the community.

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