How to setup linux for development

1. Install latest version of python

# Update the package list
sudo apt update

# Add the Deadsnakes PPA to your system
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:deadsnakes/ppa

# Update the package list
sudo apt update

# Install Python 3.13
sudo apt install -y python3.13 python3.13-venv python3.13-dev

# Update alternatives to set Python 3.13 as the default
sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/python3 python3 /usr/bin/python3.13 1
sudo update-alternatives --config python3

# Verify the default Python version
python3 --version

# Install pip for Python 3.13
curl https://bootstrap.pypa.io/get-pip.py -o get-pip.py
sudo python3.13 get-pip.py

# Verify pip installation
pip --version

To configure the python command to invoke Python 3, you have several options:

1. Using an Alias (User-Specific):

Add the following line to your ~/.bashrc or ~/.bash_aliases file:

alias python='python3'

After saving the file, apply the changes by running:

source ~/.bashrc

2. Using update-alternatives (System-Wide):

This method is suitable for Debian-based systems. First, add Python 3 as an alternative:

sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/python python /usr/bin/python3 1

Then, select Python 3 as the default:

sudo update-alternatives --config python

3. Creating a Symbolic Link (System-Wide):

Create a symbolic link pointing python to python3:

sudo ln -s /usr/bin/python3 /usr/bin/python

Caution: Altering the default python command may affect system scripts that rely on Python 2. Ensure that such changes do not disrupt system operations.

2. To install Git on Ubuntu, you can use the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install git

After installation, verify the installed Git version:

git --version

3. To install both Docker Engine (daemon) and Docker Desktop on Ubuntu, follow these steps:

1. Install Docker Engine:

Docker Engine is the core component that runs Docker containers.

• Update the package index:

   sudo apt update

• Install prerequisite packages:

  sudo apt install apt-transport-https ca-certificates curl software-properties-common
  

• Add Docker's official GPG key:

  curl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu/gpg | sudo apt-key add -
  

• Add the Docker APT repository:

  sudo add-apt-repository "deb [arch=amd64] https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu $(lsb_release -cs) stable"
  

• Update the package index again:

  sudo apt update
  

• Install Docker Engine:

  sudo apt install docker-ce
  

• Verify Docker installation:

  docker --version
  

2. Install Docker Desktop:

Docker Desktop provides a user-friendly interface for managing Docker containers and integrates additional tools.

• Ensure your system meets the prerequisites:

• Ubuntu 22.04, 24.04, or the latest non-LTS version.

  • For non-Gnome Desktop environments, install gnome-terminal:

    sudo apt install gnome-terminal
    

• Set up Docker's package repository:

  If not already done during Docker Engine installation, add Docker's GPG key and repository:

  curl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu/gpg | sudo apt-key add -
  sudo add-apt-repository "deb [arch=amd64] https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu $(lsb_release -cs) stable"
  

• Download the latest Docker Desktop DEB package:

  Visit the Docker Desktop release page to find the latest version. Replace <version> with the appropriate version number:

  curl -LO https://desktop.docker.com/linux/main/amd64/docker-desktop-<version>-amd64.deb
  

• Install Docker Desktop:

  sudo apt install ./docker-desktop-<version>-amd64.deb
  

• Launch Docker Desktop:

After installation, you can start Docker Desktop from your application launcher or by running:

systemctl --user start docker-desktop

4. To install the latest version of Node.js using NVM (Node Version Manager) on Ubuntu, run the following commands:

1. Install NVM

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.4/install.sh | bash

(Check NVM GitHub for the latest version if needed.)

2. Reload Shell Configuration

source ~/.bashrc  # Use ~/.zshrc if you're using Zsh

3. Verify NVM Installation

command -v nvm

4. Install the Latest Node.js Version

nvm install node

5. Set the Installed Version as Default

nvm use node
nvm alias default node

6. Verify Installation

node -v
npm -v

5. To install VS Code using snapd on Ubuntu, run the following commands:

1. Ensure snapd is installed

sudo apt update
sudo apt install snapd

2. Install Visual Studio Code

sudo snap install code --classic

3. Verify Installation

code --version

Now, you can launch VS Code using:

code