Setting up Ubuntu for development requires installing some additional tools and software packages to get your system ready for a smooth and efficient programming experience. Follow these steps to set up your Ubuntu environment as a developer for the first time:

  1. Update and upgrade the system:

 

Open the Terminal (press Ctrl + Alt + T), then run the following commands to update your package list and upgrade your system:

				
					sudo apt update 
sudo apt upgrade
  1. Install essential tools and utilities:

These tools are commonly used for development and system maintenance. Install them by running the following command:

				
					sudo apt install build-essential curl wget git vim htop unzip zip gnome-tweaks
  1. Install a better terminal (optional):

Consider using a more feature-rich terminal, such as Terminator, which offers multiple panes, custom keyboard shortcuts, and more:

				
					sudo apt install terminator
  1. Install a text editor or IDE:

Choose a text editor or IDE that suits your development needs. Some popular options are:

Visual Studio Code:

				
					wget -q https://packages.microsoft.com/keys/microsoft.asc -O- | sudo apt-key add -
sudo add-apt-repository "deb [arch=amd64] https://packages.microsoft.com/repos/vscode stable main"
sudo apt update
sudo apt install code

Sublime Text:

				
					wget -qO - https://download.sublimetext.com/sublimehq-pub.gpg | sudo apt-key add -
sudo apt-add-repository "deb https://download.sublimetext.com/ apt/stable/"
sudo apt update
sudo apt install sublime-text

JetBrains IDEs (like IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, etc.): Download and install JetBrains Toolbox from https://www.jetbrains.com/toolbox-app/, which allows you to manage the installation of different JetBrains IDEs easily.

  1. Configure Git:

Set up your Git username and email by running:

				
					git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "youremail@example.com"
  1. Install programming languages and frameworks:

Install the programming languages and frameworks you’ll be working with. Some common choices include:

Python:

				
					sudo apt install python3 python3-pip python3-venv

Node.js and NPM:

				
					curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_14.x | sudo -E bash -
sudo apt install -y nodejs

Java:

				
					sudo apt install openjdk-11-jdk

Ruby:

				
					sudo apt install ruby-full

Go:

				
					sudo apt install golang
  1. Install database systems:

Install the database systems you plan to work with. Some popular choices are:

MySQL:

				
					sudo apt install mysql-server
sudo mysql_secure_installation
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