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Unlock the full potential of the Coconut programming language on your Mac with this comprehensive guide. Whether you're a developer exploring functional programming paradigms or building cross-compatible Python applications, OpenCoconut provides the tools you need.
We’ll walk you through installation, configuration, and advanced usage—plus solutions to common macOS-specific issues.
OpenCoconut is an open-source toolkit designed to streamline development in Coconut, a functional programming language that compiles to Python. Key features include:
Before installing OpenCoconut, ensure your system meets these requirements:
Component | Requirement |
---|---|
macOS Version | macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later |
RAM | 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended) |
Storage | 2 GB free space |
Development Tools | Xcode Command Line Tools |
Python | Python 3.7+ (via Homebrew or official installer) |
Python 3.7+
Install via Homebrew:
brew install python
Or download from Python’s official site.
Xcode Command Line Tools
Open Terminal and run:
xcode-select --install
.dmg
or .zip
file.git clone https://github.com/OpenCoconut/opencoconut-tools.git
cd opencoconut-tools
.dmg
file.Coconut is required to compile .coco
files. Install it globally using pip
:
pip3 install coconut
Avoid dependency conflicts by creating an isolated environment:
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txt
Applications > Utilities > Terminal
)../setup.sh
cd /Applications/OpenCoconut
Add this to your ~/.zshrc
or ~/.bash_profile
for quick access:
alias cocorun='coconut --target 3.7 --quiet'
Compile and Execute:
coconut hello.coco && python hello.py
Output:
Hello, macOS User!
Create hello.coco
:
def greet(name):
case name:
match "Mac":
return "Hello, macOS User!"
match _:
return f"Hi, {name}!"
print(greet("Mac"))
OR
hello.coco
in your project folder.print("Hello, World!")
cd path/to/your/project
coconut hello.coco
You should see Hello, World!
printed on the screen.
Ensure Coconut is installed globally or in your virtual environment:
pip3 show coconut # Verify installation
export PATH="$HOME/Library/Python/3.9/bin:$PATH" # Add pip to PATH
Grant execute permissions to OpenCoconut scripts:
chmod +x setup.sh
./setup.sh
Use pyenv
to manage multiple Python versions:
brew install pyenv
pyenv install 3.9.6
pyenv global 3.9.6
If macOS blocks unsigned binaries, run:
xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/OpenCoconut.app
Call Python modules directly in Coconut:
import pandas as pd
df = pd.DataFrame({"data": [1, 2, 3]})
print(df.head())
Convert Coconut scripts to binaries using pyinstaller
:
pip install pyinstaller
coconut hello.coco --target 3.9
pyinstaller --onefile hello.py
With OpenCoconut, macOS becomes a powerhouse for functional programming. By following this guide, you’ve set up a robust environment to build scalable applications.
Dive deeper by exploring Coconut’s official documentation and experiment with advanced features like pipeline syntax and pattern matching!
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