boot:tldr:5d135

boot: Start a REPL session either with the project or standalone.

boot

$ boot repl

try on your machine

The command "boot repl" is used to start a "Read-Eval-Print Loop" (REPL) session in the context of the "boot" build tool or "Boot Clojure" framework.

Clojure is a programming language that runs on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), and "boot" is a build tool and task runner for Clojure projects. REPL is a critical feature in many programming languages, including Clojure, that allows developers to interactively execute code and see the results immediately.

When you run "boot repl" in the command line, it initializes a Clojure environment where you can enter and evaluate code expressions on-the-fly. This gives you a way to experiment, test, and interact with your Clojure project without needing to compile and run the entire application. The REPL provides a prompt where you can type expressions or statements, and it will evaluate them, displaying the results back to you.

By using "boot repl," you can quickly prototype, debug, or explore your Clojure code in an iterative manner, making it an essential tool for development and learning in the Clojure ecosystem.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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