How to Install IntelliJ IDEA IDE on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Linux
How to Install IntelliJ IDEA IDE on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Linux
For software development, particularly for Java, IntelliJ IDEA is a well-liked and powerful Integrated Development Environment (IDE). IntelliJ IDEA is easy to install on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, regardless of whether you want the Community (free) or Ultimate (paid) edition. You can follow the official JetBrains instructions in this guide to install IntelliJ IDEA.
Detailed Instructions:-
Step 1:- Update your system.
1. Press `Ctrl + Alt + T` to open your Terminal, or look up "Terminal" in your applications menu.
2. Make sure you have the most recent details on the newest package versions and their dependencies by updating your package list:
```sh
sudo apt update
```
Step 2:- Installing the necessary dependencies.
In order to download files from the internet, you must have `wget` and `curl` installed.
```sh
sudo apt install wget curl -y
```
Step 3:- Download IntelliJ IDEA
1. Navigate to the [IntelliJ IDEA download page](https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/download/) in your web browser.
2. Choose the Linux version and download the `.tar.gz` archive for either the Community edition or the Ultimate edition.
3. As an alternative, you can use `wget` to download the file straight. Open Terminal and run:
```sh
wget https://download.jetbrains.com/idea/i...
```
Note: Replace `ideaIC-2023.1.1.tar.gz` with the latest version if a new version is available.
Step 4:- Extract the Archive
1. Open the `/opt` directory and extract the downloaded archive:
```sh
sudo tar -xzf ideaIC-2023.1.1.tar.gz -C /opt/
```
Note: Replace `ideaIC-2023.1.1.tar.gz` with the correct filename if different.
Step 5:- Establish an Easy Access Symlink
1. To make IntelliJ IDEA easily accessible from the command line, create a symbolic link:
```sh
sudo ln -s /opt/idea-IC-231.8109.91/bin/idea.sh /usr/local/bin/idea
```
Note: Replace the version number in the path if it differs.
Step 6:- Launch IntelliJ IDEA
1. Start IntelliJ IDEA by typing `idea` in your Terminal and pressing Enter:
```sh
idea
```
2. As an alternative, go to `/opt/idea-IC-231.8109.91/bin/` and run `idea.sh` straight away:
```sh
cd /opt/idea-IC-231.8109.91/bin/
./idea.sh
```
Step 7:- Set up IntelliJ IDEA
1. You'll be asked to import settings from an earlier installation or start over when you first launch.
2. To finish the initial setup, which includes adjusting the UI theme, installing plugins, and personalizing your development environment, adhere to the on-screen directions.
Optional Step 8:- Make a Desktop Entry
1. Open IntelliJ IDEA and select `Tools - Create Desktop Entry` to create a desktop entry for convenience.
Extra Advice:-
**JDK Installation**: Because IntelliJ IDEA requires the Java Development Kit (JDK) for Java development, make sure you have it installed. It can be installed by using:
```sh
sudo apt install openjdk-11-jdk
```
Maintaining Updates for IntelliJ IDEA: To manage and update your JetBrains products, use the JetBrains Toolbox App. From [JetBrains Toolbox](https://www.jetbrains.com/toolbox-app/), download it.
After completing these steps, your Ubuntu 24.04 LTS system will have IntelliJ IDEA installed and operational, giving you a robust software development environment.
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