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Package Management · easy

1. Homebrew Package Management

brew install, brew services, and formulae/casks.

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Homebrew is the package manager for macOS: - `brew install package`: Installs CLI binaries to `/opt/homebrew` (Apple Silicon) or `/usr/local` (Intel). - `brew install --cask app`: Installs GUI applications. - `brew services start redis`: Manages background launchd daemons.

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  1. 1. Where does Homebrew install binaries on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) Macs?

  2. 2. Which command manages background services via launchd in Homebrew?

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