raco is Racket’s Package Management System (among other things …)
In the Racket programming language, raco
is a command-line tool used to interact with Racket's package management system, run tests, build documentation, and perform other tasks related to Racket development. It's a versatile utility that automates various tasks in Racket projects.
Some of the common uses of raco
include:
- Package Management: You can install, remove, or update Racket packages using commands like:
raco pkg install <package-name>
raco pkg remove <package-name>
raco pkg update <package-name>
- Compiling Racket Programs:
raco
can compile Racket files to bytecode or even to an executable:
raco make <file.rkt>
- Running Tests: Racket includes support for automated tests, and you can run tests using
raco test
:
raco test <file.rkt>
- Building Documentation: Racket supports generating documentation, and
raco
can be used to build the documentation for a package:
raco docs <package-name>
- Creating Executables: You can use
raco exe
to create standalone executables from Racket code:
raco exe <file.rkt>
raco
simplifies project management by providing a unified interface for all these tasks, making it essential for anyone working on Racket projects.