Introduction
In this guide, we will learn how to install Elixir on Fedora/Linux version 40. Elixir is a functional and concurrent programming language, ideal for developing distributed applications.
I am currently using Fedora/Linux version 40 with a window manager called DWM, which is a Tiling Window Manager that allows you to open windows within predefined layouts and has several workspaces called tags.
There are two main methods to install Elixir on Fedora: using the dnf
package manager or using asdf
, a version manager. I personally use asdf
, but I will show both methods so you can choose the one that best suits your needs.
Method 1: Installing Elixir with dnf
To install Elixir using Fedora's package manager called dnf
, you can type the following command in the terminal:
Method 1: Installing Elixir with dnf
To install Elixir using Fedora's package manager called dnf
, you can type the following command in the terminal:
sudo dnf install elixir erlang erlang-doc
- elixir: This package installs the Elixir compiler and the basic tools needed to develop with Elixir.
- erlang: This package installs the Erlang virtual machine (BEAM) and the necessary components to run Elixir applications.
- erlang-doc: This package contains the Erlang documentation, which can be useful for reference during development.
Using VS Code with Elixir
As a code editor, you can use VS Code with the ElixirLS extension, which is a language server that provides autocompletion and other features. You can find it on the Visual Studio Code Marketplace.
Method 2: Installing asdf
on Fedora
In my specific case, I use asdf
, which is a version manager, making it easier to have multiple versions of Elixir and Erlang installed on my machine and switch between them for each project.
You can find more information about asdf
at the following address: asdf-vm.com. One of the advantages of asdf
is that you can have a single installation manager supporting multiple languages.
Installing asdf
on Fedora
Step 1: Install Dependencies
First, install two dependencies:
sudo dnf install curl git
Step 2: Clone the asdf
Repository
Next, run the following git command in your terminal to install asdf
:
Step 3: Configure Zsh
For those using Zsh as a shell, the following configuration must be done in the .zshrc
file by adding the line below:
. "$HOME/.asdf/asdf.sh"
Step 4: Install Additional Dependencies
Now, to install asdf
plugins for each language on Fedora, you need to install some dependencies:
sudo dnf install gnupg2 curl gawk
Plugins I Use with asdf
:
Node.js
To add the Node.js plugin:
asdf plugin add nodejs https://github.com/asdf-vm/asdf-nodejs.git
To list available versions for installation:
asdf list-all nodejs
Installing a specific version:
asdf install nodejs 20.14.0
Setting the global version:
asdf global nodejs 20.14.0
Erlang
Erlang is necessary to have the virtual machine where Elixir will run.
To add the Erlang plugin:
asdf plugin add erlang https://github.com/asdf-vm/asdf-erlang.git
Install dependencies for Fedora (link for more information):
sudo dnf groupinstall -y 'Development Tools' 'C Development Tools and Libraries'
sudo dnf install -y autoconf ncurses-devel openssl-devel libxslt fop
Installing a specific version:
asdf install erlang 27.0
Setting the global version:
asdf global erlang 27.0
Elixir
To add the Elixir plugin:
asdf plugin add elixir https://github.com/asdf-vm/asdf-elixir.git
Installing a specific version:
asdf install elixir 1.17
Setting the global version:
asdf global elixir 1.17
Verifying Installations
Now you can open a new terminal and run the following commands to check if they are installed correctly:
node --version
elixir --version
Now you are ready to start your journey into the world of Elixir! With all the necessary tools installed, you can explore the powerful features of this amazing language. Don't hesitate to experiment, explore, and create amazing projects. Good luck and have fun learning Elixir!
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