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This chapter provides the initial steps for working with Julia. You will learn about the Julia language itself, its design goals, and its applications, particularly in technical computing, data science, and AI. We will cover the installation process, setting up your development environment, and introduce the Julia REPL for interactive work. You will also be guided in writing and executing your first Julia script. Additionally, we will discuss core syntax elements and resources for documentation and support. By the end of this chapter, you will have a functional Julia setup and a foundational understanding of how to begin coding.
1.1 What is Julia and Why Use It?
1.2 Julia's Advantages for Technical Computing
1.3 Julia in the AI and Data Science Ecosystem
1.4 Installing Julia on Your System
1.5 Navigating the Julia REPL
1.6 Choosing Your Julia Development Environment
1.7 Writing and Running Your First Julia Script
1.8 Core Syntax Elements in Julia
1.9 Accessing Julia Documentation and Support
1.10 Hands-on: Environment Configuration and Initial Scripting