squeak ☆

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Description:
Smalltalk programming system

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 6.0,22148@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: smalltalk programming-language education development ide

Install: brew install --cask squeak

About:
Squeak is a modern, open-source Smalltalk programming environment derived from the original Apple Smalltalk-80 system. It provides a complete, live coding platform with a graphical IDE, object-oriented virtual machine, and extensive libraries. Its main value is enabling rapid prototyping and educational exploration through immediate feedback and a unified development experience.

Key Features:

Live coding environment with immediate feedback
Cross-platform virtual machine and graphical IDE
Extensive class library and Morphic UI framework
Strong support for education and multimedia projects

Use Cases:

Learning object-oriented programming concepts
Prototyping graphical applications and simulations
Educational research in computer science

Alternatives:

Pharo – More modern Smalltalk fork with active enterprise community
GNU Smalltalk – Command-line focused interpreter, lacks integrated GUI

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