CLion is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) used for C and C++ programming. It provides a comprehensive set of tools for development, debugging, and testing. In this guide, we will go through the steps to install CLion on Ubuntu.
Step 1: Download CLion
The first step is to download the CLion package from the JetBrains website. You can download the package from the following link: https://www.jetbrains.com/clion/download/#section=linux.
Step 2: Extract the Package
After downloading the package, you need to extract it to a directory of your choice. To do this, open a terminal and navigate to the directory where the package is downloaded. Then, use the following command to extract the package:
tar -xzf clion-*.tar.gz
This will extract the package to a new directory named “clion-<version>” in the current directory.
Step 3: Install Required Dependencies
Before running CLion, you need to install some required dependencies. To install the dependencies, open a terminal and use the following command:
sudo apt-get install libxrender1 libxtst6 libxi6
This will install the necessary dependencies for CLion.
Step 4: Run CLion
To run CLion, navigate to the extracted package directory and run the “bin/clion.sh” script. You can do this by using the following commands:
cd clion-<version>/bin ./clion.sh
This will launch the CLion IDE.
Step 5: Create a Desktop Entry (Optional)
To create a desktop entry for CLion, open a text editor and create a new file named “clion.desktop”. Then, copy and paste the following code into the file:
[Desktop Entry] Name=CLion Comment=IDE for C and C++ programming Exec=/path/to/clion-<version>/bin/clion.sh Icon=/path/to/clion-<version>/bin/clion.svg Terminal=false Type=Application Categories=Development;IDE;
Replace “/path/to/clion-<version>” with the actual path to the CLion installation directory. After saving the file, move it to the “/usr/share/applications” directory to make it available in the applications menu.
Commands Mentioned:
- sudo apt-get install – a command used to install packages in Ubuntu.
- tar – a command used to extract files from a tar archive.
- cd – a command used to change the current working directory.
- ./ – a command used to run an executable file in the current directory.
Conclusion:
In this guide, we have outlined the steps to install CLion on Ubuntu. By following these steps, you can now use CLion to develop C and C++ programs on your Ubuntu machine. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to comment below.
