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Install the Clojure Programming Language
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Install Clojure

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

Mac

brew install openjdk clojure rlwrap

Linux

Linux instructions: https://www.clojure.org/guides/install_clojure#_linux_instructions

Verify

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

    clj

user=> (println "Hello!")

Project Creation

To create a project, setup one of these:

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