GNU/Linux Mint Installing Erlang – QuickStart Guide
Hello Linux user! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Latest Erlang BEAM Virtual Machine in Mint 19.x/20.x/21.x/22.x LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.
Erlang is a Programming Language used to build massively scalable Soft Real-Time Systems with requirements on High Availability.
Some of its uses are in Telecoms, Banking, e-Commerce, Computer Telephony and instant Messaging.
But Erlang is much more than a Programming Language. It’s a full-blown Development Platform consisting of four distinct parts: the Language, the Virtual Machine, the Framework, and the Tools.
Erlang’s Runtime system has built-in support for Concurrency, Distribution and Fault Tolerance.
Some of Erlang main Features are:
- Clear declarative syntax and is largely free from side-effects
- Built-in support for real-time, concurrent and distributed programming
- Designed for development of robust and continuously operated programs
- Dynamic code replacement at runtime
Again Erlang distribution also includes OTP (Open Telecom Platform) which provides a rich set of Libraries and Apps.
Finally, this guide includes detailed instructions on Getting Started with Erlang on Mint.
1. Terminal Getting Started Guide
How to QuickStart with Command Line on Mint GNU/Linux:
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