How to Install OliveTin on macOS

OliveTin is an open-source platform that allows you to create games using Lua scripting language. In this tutorial, we will walk you through how to install OliveTin on macOS using Git.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you need to have Git installed on your macOS. You can check if Git is installed on your system by typing the following command in the terminal:

git --version

If you don't have Git installed, you can download it from the Git website.

Installation Steps

1. Open Terminal on your macOS.

2. Create a new folder where you want to store the OliveTin project files.

mkdir olive-tin

3. Navigate to the newly created directory.

cd olive-tin

4. Clone the OliveTin repository from GitHub.

git clone https://github.com/OliveTin/OliveTin.git

5. Wait for the cloning process to finish. Once it's done, navigate to the project directory.

cd OliveTin

6. Build the project using CMake.

mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..
make

7. Wait for the build process to finish. Once it's done, you can run OliveTin by typing the following command:

./OliveTin

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OliveTin on your macOS.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install OliveTin on macOS using Git. OliveTin is a powerful platform for game developers looking to create games using Lua scripting language. With OliveTin, you can easily create fun and engaging games that will entertain your users for hours.

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