java -cp clojure-1.8.0.jar clojure.mainClojure requires only Java 1.6 or greater, plus the Clojure JAR file itself.
Download and unzip Clojure. In the directory in which you expanded clojure.zip, run:
java -cp clojure-1.8.0.jar clojure.mainThis will bring up a read-eval-print loop (REPL). From the REPL, try:
user=> (+ 1 2 3)
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user=> (javax.swing.JOptionPane/showMessageDialog nil "Hello World")TryClojure provides a browser-based Clojure REPL
Himera provides a browser-based ClojureScript REPL
Leiningen is a build and project management tool written in Clojure and used pervasively throughout the Clojure community. Follow the instructions there to install Leiningen.
Once it’s installed you can start a REPL with:
lein replCheck out the Resources page for tutorials and other great resources!
Original author: Rich Hickey