GNU/Linux Ubuntu Adding Erlang/Elixir PPA Repo Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Add Erlang/Elixir PPA Repository in Ubuntu-Based GNU/Linux OSes.
Erlang is a Programming Language used to build massively scalable Soft Real-Time Systems with requirements on High Availability.
Erlang’s Runtime system has built-in support for Concurrency, Distribution and Fault Tolerance.
Elixir is a Dynamic, Functional Language for building Scalable and Maintainable Applications.
Elixir runs on the Erlang VM, known for creating Low-Latency, Distributed, and Fault-Tolerant systems.
Finally, this Setup is Valid for All the Ubuntu-based Distros like:
- Linux Mint
- Lubuntu
- Kubuntu
- Xubuntu
- Zorin OS
- Pop_OS!
- Elementary OS
- Kde Neon
- Linux Lite
- Bodhi Linux
- Q4OS
- Trisquel
- LXLE
- feren OS
- Peppermint
- Voyager Ubuntu
- Linux Ultimate Edition
1. Launching Terminal
How to QuickStart with Command Line on GNU/Linux:
2. Adding Erlang/Elixir Repo
Then to Add Erlang/Elixir Repository for Ubuntu
Execute:sudo add-apt-repository ppa:rabbitmq/rabbitmq-erlang
Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
For further Insight see the Official Documentation.
And then for most Ubuntu-based OSes to Refresh Repos:sudo apt update
For Non LTS releases and Ubuntu Derived in case of “Not Found” Issue then amend the Repo manually like:sudo nano /etc/sources.list.d/[MYREPO]*.list
And for Instance change “lunar” in “jammy”. (Try with the nearest LTS release)
Finally, Ctrl+x to Save & Exit from nano Editor.
Last, refresh the Apt Sources again!3. Installing Erlang/Elixir
Then to Install Erlang/Elixir
For Erlang VM simply run:sudo apt install erlang
And rispectivelly for Elixir:sudo apt install elixir
4. Erlang/Elixir Getting Started
Finally, to Erlang/Elisir Quick Start for Ubuntu Based: