Programming in Ubuntu

dohzer · 3rd November 2009, 3:55 PM

I recently installed Ubuntu and was expecting it to come with a c/c++ development environment, but can't see one installed.

I'm new to Linus, and I want to be able to do some basic c and c++ programming, maybe some GUI stuff and communication via serial port and ethernet, so can anyone suggest a good environment/compiler to use?

The Sentinel · 3rd November 2009, 4:07 PM

You;ll neet to install the C and C++ compilers as well as automake (amongst other things) if they weren't selected when you installed Ubuntu.

apt-get install <package name>

GumbyNoTalent · 3rd November 2009, 4:09 PM

google the following

GCC
GTK+
Gnome

Goth · 3rd November 2009, 4:23 PM

If you only want to do basic C programming, all you'll need is gcc, as well as your favourite text editor, eg. vim, which of course should already be installed.

If you're familiar with those tools and want to use them, you may want to make sure that make is installed as well as the debuggers such as gdb or ddd, and your favourite revision control system such as subversion (svn), git, cvs etc, although you don't need any of these things installed if you're just starting out with programming in a Linux/Unix environment.

Of course many of the things I have already mentioned are probably already installed.

I don't know anything about GUI programming personally, everything I program runs within the shell.

dohzer · 3rd November 2009, 4:31 PM

I didn't actually see any options when I installed Ubuntu. I set up my partitions and followed the instructions... perhaps there was an "advanced user option" that I didn't see.

I've used GCC when programming Atmel microcontrollers.

deepspring · 3rd November 2009, 4:39 PM

Code:

sudo apt-get install build-essential

Running that should get you started. If you want a C/C++ IDE to use, Anjuta is a safe place to start.

Code:

sudo apt-get install anjuta

If you want to program Atmel chips, open Synaptic package manager and search for 'AVR' without the quotes. You should get presented with the GCC-AVR package and a number of other helpful packages like avrdude, etc.

dohzer · 4th November 2009, 1:46 AM

I just installed "build-essential" using that apt-get command, and used the "Ubuntu Software Center" to install Anjuta.

Linux noob questions:
What exactly is "build-essential"? How do I know where it is installed?
How do I even know if it has been installed (say if I forget about it later and want to know if I have installed it)?
How do I know if "make" is installed? When I type "make" into the terminal, I get the below response, which I assume means that it is installed.

Code:

make: *** No targets specified and no makefile found.  Stop.

Is there a comprehensive list of software that can be installed using apt-get?

I remember using KDevelop at uni to do some basic programming. Is it any good?

HeatVision · 4th November 2009, 2:03 AM

Yes, make is installed. You can verify this by running the program itself:

Code:

make -v

Or by looking for the executable:

Code:

which make

Or by checking your package manager:

Code:

dpkg -l make

To get a list of all available software:

Code:

dpkg --list

Or of course you can use a graphical program like synaptic or aptitude or dselect.

deepspring · 4th November 2009, 5:02 AM

build-essential is just a package mask that automatically installs all the standard GNU C/C++ compilers, development libraries, headers, and various utilities needed to write C/C++ programs in Ubuntu/Debian linux without having to manually install them individually.

Extra development packages (kernel, ncurses, GTK, SDL, Oyster, Boost, etc) can be manually installed via the Synaptic Package Manager (I think it is located: System > Administration > Synaptic Package Manager). You shouldn't need any of these if you are writing simple console based C/C++ programs. If you want to write Gnome applications, you need to install GLADE and the relevant Gnome development packages.

KDevelop is a very good IDE. However, it is targeted at KDE desktop environment development more than anything. If you want to use it, you can install it like so:

Code:

sudo apt-get install kdevelop

toXin · 4th November 2009, 9:11 AM

imo you should be asking this question in the forum dedicated to the distro, You will get fast and reliable answers there.

Not saying you won't here, Just saying it will probably be more efficient.

I used to work with linux a bit and whenever I had questions I would just ask the forum dedicated to the distro I was using. Theres at least a few guru's for each distro and that's where they will probably be.

Dogo · 4th November 2009, 9:40 AM

For linux I recommend the Eclipse IDE, with the CDT (C/C++ Development Tools) extension

shift · 4th November 2009, 9:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeatVision

To get a list of all available software:

Code:

dpkg --list

Isn't that a list of what's installed, not what's available?

HeatVision · 4th November 2009, 6:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shift

Isn't that a list of what's installed, not what's available?

Ooops, my bad, should be

Quote:

dpkg --list '*'

xsive · 5th November 2009, 8:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dogo

For linux I recommend the Eclipse IDE, with the CDT (C/C++ Development Tools) extension

Gah! What a monster!
vim + exuberant ctags = win.

Mikos · 5th November 2009, 10:39 PM

I think I'd have a heart attack if I had to code from command line again.

IDEs all the way!

3rd November 2009, 3:55 PM	#1
dohzer Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,194	Programming in Ubuntu I recently installed Ubuntu and was expecting it to come with a c/c++ development environment, but can't see one installed. I'm new to Linus, and I want to be able to do some basic c and c++ programming, maybe some GUI stuff and communication via serial port and ethernet, so can anyone suggest a good environment/compiler to use?

3rd November 2009, 4:07 PM	#2
The Sentinel Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Cocos Islands Posts: 2,090	You;ll neet to install the C and C++ compilers as well as automake (amongst other things) if they weren't selected when you installed Ubuntu. apt-get install <package name> __________________ Listing computer details in your signature is like describing your genitals to complete strangers on the street.

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3rd November 2009, 4:23 PM	#4
Goth They're in the kernel! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 7,721	If you only want to do basic C programming, all you'll need is gcc, as well as your favourite text editor, eg. vim, which of course should already be installed. If you're familiar with those tools and want to use them, you may want to make sure that make is installed as well as the debuggers such as gdb or ddd, and your favourite revision control system such as subversion (svn), git, cvs etc, although you don't need any of these things installed if you're just starting out with programming in a Linux/Unix environment. Of course many of the things I have already mentioned are probably already installed. I don't know anything about GUI programming personally, everything I program runs within the shell. __________________ "How is anyone supposed to know that this isn't just a bunch of crap?" - Richard Feynman.

3rd November 2009, 4:39 PM	#6
deepspring Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rutherford, NSW Posts: 2,446	Code: sudo apt-get install build-essential Running that should get you started. If you want a C/C++ IDE to use, Anjuta is a safe place to start. Code: sudo apt-get install anjuta If you want to program Atmel chips, open Synaptic package manager and search for 'AVR' without the quotes. You should get presented with the GCC-AVR package and a number of other helpful packages like avrdude, etc. __________________ ~::DEEPSPRING::~ anti-deity, superstar Last edited by deepspring; 3rd November 2009 at 4:42 PM.

3rd November 2009, 4:31 PM	#5
dohzer Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,194	I didn't actually see any options when I installed Ubuntu. I set up my partitions and followed the instructions... perhaps there was an "advanced user option" that I didn't see. I've used GCC when programming Atmel microcontrollers.

4th November 2009, 1:46 AM	#7
dohzer Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,194	I just installed "build-essential" using that apt-get command, and used the "Ubuntu Software Center" to install Anjuta. Linux noob questions: What exactly is "build-essential"? How do I know where it is installed? How do I even know if it has been installed (say if I forget about it later and want to know if I have installed it)? How do I know if "make" is installed? When I type "make" into the terminal, I get the below response, which I assume means that it is installed. Code: make: *** No targets specified and no makefile found. Stop. Is there a comprehensive list of software that can be installed using apt-get? I remember using KDevelop at uni to do some basic programming. Is it any good?

4th November 2009, 2:03 AM	#8
HeatVision Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 294	Yes, make is installed. You can verify this by running the program itself: Code: make -v Or by looking for the executable: Code: which make Or by checking your package manager: Code: dpkg -l make To get a list of all available software: Code: dpkg --list Or of course you can use a graphical program like synaptic or aptitude or dselect.

4th November 2009, 5:02 AM	#9
deepspring Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rutherford, NSW Posts: 2,446	build-essential is just a package mask that automatically installs all the standard GNU C/C++ compilers, development libraries, headers, and various utilities needed to write C/C++ programs in Ubuntu/Debian linux without having to manually install them individually. Extra development packages (kernel, ncurses, GTK, SDL, Oyster, Boost, etc) can be manually installed via the Synaptic Package Manager (I think it is located: System > Administration > Synaptic Package Manager). You shouldn't need any of these if you are writing simple console based C/C++ programs. If you want to write Gnome applications, you need to install GLADE and the relevant Gnome development packages. KDevelop is a very good IDE. However, it is targeted at KDE desktop environment development more than anything. If you want to use it, you can install it like so: Code: sudo apt-get install kdevelop __________________ ~::DEEPSPRING::~ anti-deity, superstar Last edited by deepspring; 4th November 2009 at 5:11 AM.

4th November 2009, 9:11 AM	#10
toXin New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 102	imo you should be asking this question in the forum dedicated to the distro, You will get fast and reliable answers there. Not saying you won't here, Just saying it will probably be more efficient. I used to work with linux a bit and whenever I had questions I would just ask the forum dedicated to the distro I was using. Theres at least a few guru's for each distro and that's where they will probably be. __________________ \|\|Q9550 @ 3.4\|\|TT Blue orb II-Temporary\|\|4x2GB XMS2 DDR2 800\|\|EP45-DS3R\|\|HD4870 1GB XpertVision\|\|Lancool A-64

4th November 2009, 9:40 AM	#11
Dogo Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Melb Posts: 145	For linux I recommend the Eclipse IDE, with the CDT (C/C++ Development Tools) extension

5th November 2009, 10:39 PM	#15
Mikos Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cydonia Posts: 587	I think I'd have a heart attack if I had to code from command line again. IDEs all the way!