Getting Started

This chapter helps you set up the Oxide toolchain and write your first programs. You'll install the compiler, print a classic greeting, and use Cargo to create and manage a project.

What You'll Learn

  • How to install the Oxide compiler and toolchain
  • How to compile and run a simple .ox program
  • How to use Cargo to create and build a project

Chapter Roadmap

  1. Installation - Install the toolchain and verify your setup
  2. Hello, World! - Write and run a tiny Oxide program
  3. Hello, Cargo! - Create a project with Cargo and run it

If you already have the toolchain installed, feel free to skip ahead to the Hello World section.