How to install PyCharm Professional on Ubuntu 24.04

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In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing PyCharm Professional on Ubuntu 24.04. PyCharm is a powerful Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Python, widely used by developers for its intelligent code assistance, debugging capabilities, and seamless integration with various frameworks.

Why Use PyCharm Professional?

PyCharm Professional offers advanced features that can significantly boost your productivity as a Python developer. Some of these include:

  • Support for web development frameworks like Django and Flask
  • Database tools and SQL support
  • Remote development capabilities
  • Scientific tools for data science and machine learning

Installation Process

We'll be using Flatpak to install PyCharm Professional. Flatpak is a next-generation technology for building and distributing desktop applications on Linux. It provides a sandboxed environment, ensuring that applications run consistently across different Linux distributions.

Step 1: Install Flatpak and Required Packages

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

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 wide variety of Flatpak applications:

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

Step 3: Install PyCharm Professional

Now, we can install PyCharm Professional using Flatpak:

sudo flatpak install flathub com.jetbrains.PyCharm-Professional

After running this command, follow the prompts to complete the installation. The process may take a few minutes depending on your internet connection speed.

Launching PyCharm Professional

Once the installation is complete, you can launch PyCharm Professional from your application menu or by using the command line:

flatpak run com.jetbrains.PyCharm-Professional

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues during the installation or while running PyCharm, consider the following:

  • Ensure your system is up to date by running sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
  • If you face permission issues, make sure you're using sudo where necessary
  • For Flatpak-related problems, try running flatpak repair to fix common issues

Additional Resources

To learn more about PyCharm Professional and Flatpak, check out these resources:

This video provides a visual guide to the installation process, which you may find helpful alongside the written instructions.

By following these steps, you should now have PyCharm Professional installed on your Ubuntu 24.04 system. Happy coding!

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