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Pacman

Pacman is a package manager for Arch Linux and its derivatives, such as Manjaro, used to install, update, and remove software packages. It handles dependencies automatically, simplifying system maintenance and software installation through a command-line interface. It is a core component of Arch-based systems, enabling users to manage software from official repositories and the Arch User Repository (AUR).

Also known as: pacman, pacman package manager, Arch package manager, Arch Linux package manager, pacman CLI
🧊Why learn Pacman?

Developers should learn Pacman when working with Arch Linux or its derivatives, as it is essential for system administration, installing development tools, libraries, and applications. It is particularly useful for maintaining up-to-date software environments, managing dependencies in development projects, and customizing systems with packages from the AUR. Use cases include setting up development environments, deploying software on Arch servers, and automating package management in scripts.

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