How to Run a Clojure Application on the JVM & the CLR
People run interactive programs on Java Virtual Machine, or JVM, and Microsoft Common Language Runtime, or CLR, script programs for better interactivity to accomplish program activities. Clojure, pronounced "closure," is a compiled language program that creates a data structure for optimal compatibility with JVM and CLR, with fewer issues. Run the Clojure application by opening the .zip file and accessing the read-eval-print loop.
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Instructions
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JVM Install
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Download the Clojure application .zip file from the Clojure web site. Open the folder where you downloaded the file. Double-click on the file to open, or right-click and choose the "Extract" option based on the type of operating system you are using.
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Choose the file directory where you want to expand the Clojure file contents. Choose the file, "java - cp clojure.jar clojure.main." Run this file.
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Wait for the read-eval-print loop -- or REPL -- line to appear, which consists of the word "user" with an equal sign and the greater-than sign. Type in a simple line -- such as "+ 2 3 4" (with no quote marks) and hit "Enter" -- to ensure the program works correctly. You should see the number "9" on the next line as the answer to the addition calculation.
CLR Install
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Download the binary distribution .zip file from the GitHub website to run the Clojure file. Right-click on the .zip file. Choose the "Unblock" option to clear the flag that is placed on downloaded Internet files.
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Unzip the file to the directory where you want to store it. Click on the "Clojure.main.exe" to run the application.
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Type in some simple code (println = "This is a test!") in the command prompt and hit "Enter," to make sure the application is running. "This is a test!" should appear on the next line.
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