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PyCharm Community is a popular integrated development environment (IDE) for Python programming. With its powerful features and user-friendly interface, it is an excellent tool for developers of all skill levels. This guide will walk you through the process of installing PyCharm Community on FunOS, along with steps for launching and uninstalling the application if needed.

What is PyCharm Community?

PyCharm Community is the free and open-source edition of JetBrains’ PyCharm IDE. It is tailored for Python developers, offering intelligent code assistance, an integrated debugger, a test runner, and support for version control systems like Git. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, PyCharm Community provides a robust environment to enhance your productivity.

How to Install PyCharm Community on FunOS

Follow these steps to install PyCharm Community on FunOS.

Step 1: Open a Terminal

You can open the terminal in any of the following ways:

• Click Menu in the lower-left corner of the screen, then select Terminal.
• Click the Terminal icon in the Tray.
• Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + T.

Step 2: Update the Package List

Run the following command to ensure your package list is up to date:

sudo apt update

Step 3: Install the Necessary Dependencies

Install essential packages required to add and use external repositories:

sudo apt install apt-transport-https curl

Step 4: Add the GPG Key

Add the GPG key for the JetBrains repository:

curl -s https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/jetbrains-ppa/0xA6E8698A.pub.asc | gpg --dearmor | sudo tee /usr/share/keyrings/jetbrains-ppa-archive-keyring.gpg > /dev/null

Step 5: Add the Repository

Add the JetBrains repository to your system’s sources list:

echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/jetbrains-ppa-archive-keyring.gpg] http://jetbrains-ppa.s3-website.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com any main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/jetbrains-ppa.list > /dev/null

Step 6: Update the Package List Again

Run the following command to refresh the package list after adding the new repository:

sudo apt update

Step 7: Install Git

Ensure that Git is installed, as it is often required when working with PyCharm:

sudo apt install git

Step 8: Install PyCharm Community

Install the PyCharm Community edition:

sudo apt install pycharm-community

Step 9: Reload the Menu

To make PyCharm Community appear in the application menu:

1. Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2. Click Reload menu.

Launching PyCharm Community

After installation, you can launch PyCharm Community as follows:

1. Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2. Look for PyCharm Community Edition in the Development section.

How to Uninstall PyCharm Community on FunOS

If you need to remove PyCharm Community from your system, follow these steps.

Step 1: Open a Terminal

Use one of the methods described earlier to open a terminal.

Step 2: Remove PyCharm Community

Run the following command to uninstall PyCharm Community:

sudo apt remove --purge pycharm-community

Step 3: Remove Git

If you no longer need Git, you can remove it:

sudo apt remove --purge git

Step 4: Remove Any Unused Dependencies

Clean up unused dependencies:

sudo apt autoremove --purge

Step 5: Remove the Repository and Key (Optional)

To remove the JetBrains repository and its associated GPG key:

sudo rm -f /etc/apt/sources.list.d/jetbrains-ppa.list
sudo rm -f /usr/share/keyrings/jetbrains-ppa-archive-keyring.gpg

Step 6: Update the Package List

Refresh your package list after removing the repository:

sudo apt update

Step 7: Remove User Data (Optional)

To delete all user-related data, including cached files and projects, run:

rm -rf $HOME/.cache/JetBrains
rm -rf $HOME/.config/JetBrains
rm -rf $HOME/.java
rm -rf $HOME/.local/share/JetBrains
rm -rf $HOME/PycharmProjects

Step 8: Reload the Menu

As a final step, reload the menu:

1. Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
2. Click Reload menu.

Conclusion

PyCharm Community provides a powerful, user-friendly environment for Python developers on FunOS. By following this guide, you can seamlessly install, launch, and even uninstall PyCharm Community on your system. Whether you are working on a small script or a large project, PyCharm Community is an excellent tool to boost your productivity.