Homebrew 🍺

Homebrew is a popular package manager for macOS and Linux that simplifies the installation and management of software. It allows you to easily install, update, and manage various command-line tools and applications.

🛠 Installation

1. Open Terminal: You’ll need to use the command line interface to install Homebrew.
2. Run the Installation Command: Enter the following command to install Homebrew:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

3. Follow the Prompts: The script will guide you through the installation process. It may ask for your password and provide instructions on how to add Homebrew to your system PATH.
4. Verify Installation: Once installed, verify it by running:

brew --version

This should display the installed version of Homebrew.

⚙ Configuration

1. Update Homebrew: Keep Homebrew and its formulae up to date with:

brew update

2. Install Packages: To install a package, use:

brew install package_name

3. Upgrade Packages: Upgrade installed packages with:

brew upgrade

4. Uninstall Packages: Remove a package with:

brew uninstall package_name

5. Check for Issues: If you encounter problems, run:

brew doctor

This command will diagnose and suggest fixes for any issues.