2. Software Prerequisites

In this course, we will be using OCaml as a main programming language. We will be working with multi-file projects, which will make use of various external libraries, and involve automated testing and graphics. Because of this, you will have to install a number of software utilities, which you did not need in the Intro to Computer Science class. This document provides detailed instructions on how to do so depending on the operating system you use.

Please, allocate at least 3 hours for going through this setup document, as some of the software packages listed required for our class will take quite a while to install.

• 2.1. Installing OCaml Libraries and Setting up Editors
  • 2.1.1. Microsoft Windows 10
  • 2.1.2. Linux
  • 2.1.3. macOS
  • 2.1.4. FAQ & Troubleshooting
• 2.2. Installing and using Git
• 2.3. Checking your setup
  • 2.3.1. Getting a project from Git
  • 2.3.2. Compiling and running a project
  • 2.3.3. Running utop REPL