How to set up the Erlang development environment?

To set up the Erlang development environment, you can follow these steps:

1. Install the Erlang virtual machine: You can download the Erlang installation program for your operating system from the official Erlang website (https://www.erlang.org/downloads) and follow the installation guide to proceed with the installation.
2. Set up environment variables: After installation, add Erlang installation directory to your system environment variables. This will allow you to directly run Erlang-related commands in the command line terminal.
3. Set up an Erlang development environment: Depending on your needs, you can choose to use Erlang’s built-in development tools like Emacs or Eclipse, or opt for other third-party IDEs such as IntelliJ IDEA’s Erlang plugin or Visual Studio Code’s Erlang plugin for developing Erlang applications.
4. Write and test code: Use your chosen development tools to write and debug Erlang code. Erlang offers a rich set of tools and libraries to help you develop highly reliable and concurrent applications.
5. Build and deploy applications: Once you have finished writing and testing your code, you can use Erlang’s build tools (such as Rebar or Mix) to build and package your application. After that, you can deploy the generated deployment package to the target server.

It is important to note that the deployment of the Erlang development environment may vary depending on the operating system and development tools you are using. The above steps provide general guidance, which you can adjust according to your specific situation.