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How To Install PyCharm on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS

Install PyCharm on Ubuntu 18.04

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install PyCharm on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. For those of you who didn’t know, PyCharm is an IDE for Python development and has been considered as one of the best Python IDE by experts. The IDE comes with a professional and community edition. The community edition is free of cost, but the professional edition has more features.

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Install PyCharm on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Bionic Beaver

Step 1. First, make sure that all your system packages are up-to-date by running the following apt-get commands in the terminal.

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2. Installing PyCharm on Ubuntu 18.04.

  • Method 1: Install PyCharm in Ubuntu using Snap.

To download and install the PyCharm snap package, open your terminal and following this command:

sudo snap install pycharm-community --classic
  • Method 2: Install PyCharm in Ubuntu using umake.

Install PyCharm using umake, you need to have umake first, using following commands to install unmake:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-desktop/ubuntu-make
sudo apt update
sudo apt install ubuntu-make

Once you installed umake, use the command below to install PyCharm Community Edition:

umake ide pycharm
  • Method 3: Install PyCharm in Ubuntu using PPA.

First, add PPA repository, The PPA contains both the Professional and free Community version:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:mystic-mirage/pycharm
sudo apt update

Run the commands below one by one in the terminal to install the Professional version:

apt install pycharm

For the community version, replace the last command with:

apt install pycharm-community

Congratulations! You have successfully installed PyCharm. Thanks for using this tutorial for installing PyCharm on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS  (bionic beaver) system. For additional help or useful information, we recommend you check the official PyCharm website.

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r00t

r00t is a seasoned Linux system administrator with a wealth of experience in the field. Known for his contributions to idroot.us, r00t has authored numerous tutorials and guides, helping users navigate the complexities of Linux systems. His expertise spans across various Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, CentOS, and Debian. r00t's work is characterized by his ability to simplify complex concepts, making Linux more accessible to users of all skill levels. His dedication to the Linux community and his commitment to sharing knowledge makes him a respected figure in the field.
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