Installing Julia

To begin using MIMIQ Circuits, you'll need to have Julia installed on your system.

Note

We recommend to have always the latest version of Julia, however any version >= 1.7 will suffice.

Follow the steps below to get Julia up and running:

  • Begin by heading over to the Julia website (https://julialang.org) and navigate to the "Downloads" section.
  • Choose your platform: Select the appropriate operating system for your machine, whether it's Windows, macOS, or Linux.
  • Download Julia: Click on the download link that corresponds to your operating system. This will initiate the download process, allowing you to obtain the Julia installation package.

Juliaup

While you can install Julia directly from the official website, as described above, we recommend using the juliaup tool for a more streamlined and flexible installation experience. juliaup is a fantastic Julia version manager that provides additional features and convenience. You can find the juliaup tool at the following link.

Once you have selected your preferred installation method, carefully follow the provided instructions specific to your operating system. These instructions will guide you through the installation process, ensuring that Julia is set up correctly on your machine.

With Julia successfully installed, you are now ready to proceed to the next step, where we'll guide you through setting up the Julia registry and installing the MIMIQ Circuits libraries.