Installation¶

To begin using Recolon, follow these steps:

Clone the Recolon Repository - Start by cloning the Recolon repository from the official source:
```
git clone https://github.com/Breijen/recolon
```
- Navigate to the root of the cloned repository:
```
cd recolon
```
Build the Recolon Compiler - Recolon is built using Rust, so ensure you have Rust installed on your machine. If not, you can install it by following the instructions on the official Rust website. - To build the Recolon compiler, run the following command in the root of the Recolon repository:
```
cargo build --release
```
- This command compiles the Recolon compiler, producing an executable that you can use to run your .rcn files.
Run Your First Recolon Program - After building the compiler, you’re ready to run your first Recolon program.
- Create a new file with the .rcn extension.
- Open the file in your preferred text editor and add the following code:
```
var greeting = "Hello, Recolon!";
log(greeting);
```
- Save the file and execute it using the Recolon interpreter:
```
./target/release/recolon hello_world.rcn
```
- You should see the following output in your terminal:
```
LOG "Hello, Recolon!"
```

Now you’re all set to explore Recolon and start developing your own programs!