Nim Install - Shell-Bash

Introduction

Nim is a statically typed compiled systems programming language. It is designed to be efficient, expressive, and elegant. The language is inspired by Python, Modula-3, and Ada.

Nim has a compiler that is written in Nim itself, and its syntax is concise and easy to read. Moreover, it has a garbage collector that can manage the memory automatically.

This guide will show you how to install Nim on your Linux machine using Shell-Bash.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure that the following prerequisites are met:

• You have a Linux machine with a sudo user.
• You have a basic understanding of the command line and Shell-Bash.

Installation Steps

Follow the steps below to install Nim on your Linux machine using Shell-Bash.

Step 1: Update your system

First, update your system using the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install the required packages

Next, install the required packages for Nim using the following command:

sudo apt install -y build-essential git

Step 3: Clone the Nim repository

Clone the Nim repository using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/nim-lang/Nim.git

Step 4: Build Nim

Navigate to the Nim directory and build Nim using the following command:

cd Nim
sh build_all.sh

Step 5: Set the Nim path

Add the Nim binary directory to your PATH environment variable using the following command:

export PATH=$PATH:/path/to/your/Nim/bin

Step 6: Verify the installation

Verify the Nim installation using the following command:

nim --version

You should see the Nim version number displayed on the output.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Nim on your Linux machine using Shell-Bash. Now, you can start developing projects using Nim. You may also want to explore the various packages and libraries available in the Nim ecosystem.