PyCharm for Python development on Ubuntu
1. Install Python (if not already installed) Most Ubuntu versions come with Python pre-installed. To check: python3 --version If it's not installed: sudo apt update sudo apt install python3 python3-pip 2. Download PyCharm There are two versions: PyCharm Community (Free and Open Source) — Recommended for most students PyCharm Professional Install from JetBrains website Go to: https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/download/ Download the .tar.gz file for Linux. Extract the file: tar -xzf pycharm-community-*.tar.gz Navigate to the extracted folder and run: cd pycharm-community-*/bin ./pycharm.sh To create a desktop shortcut, PyCharm will offer the option on first launch. 3. Configure PyCharm on First Launch Accept terms and choose a UI theme. Create or open a Python project. Select Python interpreter. 4. Run Your First Python File Right-click on your .py file → Run Output will show at the ...