Install Eclipse IDE on Ubuntu 2204 LTS
Prerequisites
Before installing Eclipse IDE on Ubuntu 2204, ensure you have the following installed:- Java Development Kit (JDK)
- Ubuntu 2204 LTS or 2004 LTS Linux
Installing Java Development Kit (JDK)
Open the terminal and run the following commands:
sudo apt update sudo apt install openjdk-11-jdk
Install Eclipse from the Official Source
Eclipse is not available in the Ubuntu 2204 base repository. To download the latest version, run the following command:
wget https://www.eclipse.org/downloads/download.php?file=/technology/epp/downloads/release/2023-03/R/eclipse-cpp-2023-03-linux-gtk-x86_64.tar.gz&r=1
Once the download is complete, extract the Eclipse archive:
tar -xzvf eclipse-cpp-2023-03-linux-gtk-x86_64.tar.gz
Move the extracted Eclipse directory to the /opt
directory:
sudo mv eclipse /opt/
Create a Launcher for Eclipse
To easily launch Eclipse from the Applications menu, create a launcher:
sudo nano /usr/share/applications/eclipse.desktop
Add the following content to the file:
[Desktop Entry] Type=Application Name=Eclipse IDE GenericName=Eclipse Comment=Eclipse IDE for Linux Exec=/opt/eclipse/eclipse Icon=/opt/eclipse/icon.xpm Terminal=false Categories=Development;IDE;
Save and close the file.
Launch Eclipse IDE
Search for "Eclipse" in the Applications menu and click on the icon to launch the IDE.
Conclusion
You have successfully installed Eclipse IDE on Ubuntu 2204 LTS. You can now start developing Java applications.
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