How to Install Livebook on Elementary OS

Livebook is a new interactive notebook that allows you to write and run code in your browser, with real-time collaboration and easy sharing. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install Livebook on Elementary OS.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following:

Steps

  1. Open your web browser and go to the Livebook website: https://livebook.dev/

  2. Click on the "Get started for free" button.

  3. Sign up for a new account, or log in with your existing GitHub, Google, or Twitter account.

  4. After you have signed in, click on the "New Project" button.

  5. Enter a name for your project and select the programming language you want to use. Then click on the "Create" button.

  6. You will see a new screen with a code editor and a console. Now you can start writing and running code in Livebook!

  7. If you want to save your work, click on the "Save" button in the top right corner of the screen. You can also share your Livebook project by clicking on the "Share" button and sending the link to your friends or colleagues.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and started using Livebook on Elementary OS. Enjoy using this powerful tool for coding and collaboration!

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