How to Install and Run LUC

Follow this guide to install LUC and execute your first .luc file.

Step 1: Download LUC

1. Download the current version of LUC for your operating System by click on this.

Step 2: Install LUC

Extract the downloaded files to a directory of your choice.

Ensure that lucsPipe (the LUC execution pipeline) is correctly set up.

Step 3: Add LUC to System Path

To run LUC from any location in the terminal, add the LUC directory to your system’s environment variables:

Windows: Add the LUC installation folder to the system PATH variable.
Linux: Open the terminal and add the following line to ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc

				
					export PATH=$PATH:/path/to/luc

Then apply changes with:

				
					source ~/.bashrc  # or source ~/.zshrc

Step 4: Write and Save a LUC File

Create a new .luc file with any text editor or IDE.
Write your LUC code and save the file inside the lucsPipe directory.

Step 5: Run a LUC File

Open a terminal or command prompt.
Navigate to the lucsPipe directory where your .luc file is saved.
Execute the file with the following command

				
					dontet run name_of_file.luc

(Replace name_of_file.luc with the actual name of your file.)

Step 6: Verify Installation

If everything is set up correctly, your LUC script should execute without errors. If you encounter issues, check your installation path and ensure all dependencies are correctly configured.

Now you’re ready to code in LUC!

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