What is Homebrew?
Homebrew is an open-source package manager that simplifies the process of installing software on various operating systems. It is primarily used by developers and system administrators who need to manage command-line tools and applications efficiently on macOS, Linux, and Windows Subsystem for Linux environments. Users employ Homebrew to install a wide array of software packages, referred to as formulae, and applications, known as casks. The tool handles the installation process by placing each package in its own directory and then creating symbolic links to make them accessible. This allows for easy management and updates of development tools and other utilities.