In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing PhpStorm on Ubuntu 24.04. PhpStorm is a powerful Integrated Development Environment (IDE) specifically designed for PHP developers, offering advanced code assistance, debugging tools, and seamless integration with various frameworks and technologies.

Why Use PhpStorm?

PhpStorm provides numerous benefits for PHP developers:

• Intelligent code completion
• On-the-fly error detection
• Powerful refactoring tools
• Built-in developer tools like version control, debugger, and test runner
• Support for modern PHP frameworks and technologies

Installation Process

We'll be using Flatpak to install PhpStorm. Flatpak is a next-generation technology for building and distributing desktop applications on Linux. It offers benefits like sandboxed applications and easy updates.

Step 1: Install Required Packages

First, we need to install Flatpak and other necessary packages. Run the following command in your terminal:

sudo apt install python3 python3-pip build-essential libssl-dev libffi-dev python3-dev default-jdk flatpak

Step 2: Add Flathub Repository

Next, we'll add the Flathub repository, which hosts a large collection of Flatpak applications:

sudo flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

Step 3: Install PhpStorm

Now, we can install PhpStorm using Flatpak:

sudo flatpak install flathub com.jetbrains.PhpStorm

During the installation, you may be prompted to confirm the installation. Type 'y' and press Enter when asked.

Launching PhpStorm

After installation, you can launch PhpStorm from your applications menu or by using the command line:

flatpak run com.jetbrains.PhpStorm

Additional Information

PhpStorm is a commercial product, but it offers a 30-day free trial. After the trial period, you'll need to purchase a license to continue using it. JetBrains, the company behind PhpStorm, offers various licensing options, including a subscription model and perpetual fallback license.

For more information about PhpStorm and its features, you can visit the official website:

https://www.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/

To learn more about the Flatpak version of PhpStorm, visit:

https://flathub.org/apps/com.jetbrains.PhpStorm

Troubleshooting Tips

• If you encounter any issues with Flatpak, ensure your system is up-to-date by running sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade.
• In case of permission issues, make sure you're using sudo when necessary.
• If PhpStorm doesn't start after installation, try logging out and back in to refresh your system's application database.

We hope this guide helps you get started with PhpStorm on Ubuntu 24.04. Happy coding!