How To Install libjs-raphael on Debian 11

In this tutorial we learn how to install libjs-raphael on Debian 11. libjs-raphael is JavaScript library to work with vector graphics

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install libjs-raphael on Debian 11.

What is libjs-raphael

libjs-raphael is:

Raphael is a small JavaScript library that should simplify your work with vector graphics on the web. If you want to create your own specific chart or imagecrop and rotate widget, for example, you can achieve it simply and easily with this library.

Raphael uses the SVG W3C Recommendation and VML as a base for creating graphics. This means every graphical object you create is also a DOM object, so you can attach JavaScript event handlers or modify them later. Raphael??s goal is to provide an adapter that will make drawing vector art compatible cross-browser and easy.

There are three methods to install libjs-raphael on Debian 11. We can use apt-get, apt and aptitude. In the following sections we will describe each method. You can choose one of them.

Install libjs-raphael Using apt-get

Update apt database with apt-get using the following command.

sudo apt-get update

After updating apt database, We can install libjs-raphael using apt-get by running the following command:

sudo apt-get -y install libjs-raphael

Install libjs-raphael Using apt

Update apt database with apt using the following command.

sudo apt update

After updating apt database, We can install libjs-raphael using apt by running the following command:

sudo apt -y install libjs-raphael

Install libjs-raphael Using aptitude

If you want to follow this method, you might need to install aptitude first since aptitude is usually not installed by default on Debian. Update apt database with aptitude using the following command.

sudo aptitude update

After updating apt database, We can install libjs-raphael using aptitude by running the following command:

sudo aptitude -y install libjs-raphael

How To Uninstall libjs-raphael on Debian 11

To uninstall only the libjs-raphael package we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get remove libjs-raphael

Uninstall libjs-raphael And Its Dependencies

To uninstall libjs-raphael and its dependencies that are no longer needed by Debian 11, we can use the command below:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove libjs-raphael

Remove libjs-raphael Configurations and Data

To remove libjs-raphael configuration and data from Debian 11 we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get -y purge libjs-raphael

Remove libjs-raphael configuration, data, and all of its dependencies

We can use the following command to remove libjs-raphael configurations, data and all of its dependencies, we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove --purge libjs-raphael

Dependencies

libjs-raphael have the following dependencies:

References

Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install libjs-raphael package on Debian 11 using different package management tools: apt, apt-get and aptitude.