Julia, a high-level, high-performance dynamic language, has gained prominence in the realm of technical computing. With a syntax familiar to users of other technical computing languages, it is extensively used in various domains, including machine learning, data science, and scientific computing. This article presents a step-by-step guide on installing Julia Programming Language on Debian 12 (Bookworm).

Installation Procedure

Step 1: Update System Packages

Before installing any new software, it’s crucial to update your system packages. This ensures you have the latest updates, security patches, and bug fixes, enhancing your system’s performance and security.

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Download Julia Binary

The next step involves downloading the Julia binary from the Julia language’s official website. These binaries are precompiled versions of the Julia software, which means you can run them on your system without having to compile the source code yourself.

wget https://github.com/JuliaLang/julia/releases/download/v1.10.0/julia-1.10.0.tar.gz

Step 3: Extract the Downloaded File

Once the download is complete, extract the tar.gz file using the tar command. This command is used to extract files from an archive.

tar -xvzf julia-1.10.0.tar.gz

Step 4: Move the Directory

After extracting the file, you’ll find a directory named ‘julia-1.10.0’. Move this directory to a location where you prefer to keep the Julia installation, such as the ‘/usr/local/’ directory.

sudo mv julia-1.10.0 /usr/local/

Step 5: Create a Symbolic Link

Creating a symbolic link to the Julia executable in the ‘/usr/local/bin/’ directory allows you to run Julia from any location without specifying the full path to the executable.

sudo ln -s /usr/local/julia-1.10.0/bin/julia /usr/local/bin/julia

Step 6: Edit the ‘.bashrc’ File

To add Julia to the system PATH, you need to edit the ‘.bashrc’ file in your home directory. By adding the path to the Julia executable to this file, you ensure that the PATH is set correctly every time you open a terminal.

nano ~/.bashrc

At the end of the file, add the following line:

export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/julia-1.10.0/bin

Save the file and exit the text editor. To apply the changes, you need to source the ‘.bashrc’ file:

source ~/.bashrc

Step 7: Verify the Installation

Finally, you can verify the installation by checking the version of Julia. If Julia is installed correctly, this command will display the version of Julia installed on your system:

julia --version

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Julia Programming Language on Debian 12 (Bookworm).

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Christian Wells