Code::Blocks is an open-source IDE (Integrated Development Environment) that is designed for the C/C++ and Fortran programming languages. It allows its users to write the programming scripts of the specified programming languages and run them. The users also debug their programming scripts on it.
Code::Blocks can be installed on Linux, MacOS, and Windows-based systems. In this post, we will walk through the installation method of Code::Blocks on Ubuntu Jammy Jellyfish.
What are the Installation Methods of Code::Blocks on Ubuntu 22.04?
Code::Blocks can be installed on Ubuntu by using any of the below-mentioned methods:
Method 1: Install Code::Blocks on Ubuntu Using the Default Repository
The first installation method of Code::Blocks on Ubuntu is by using the default package. The default package of Code::Blocks can be installed by following the mentioned steps.
Step 1: Update the Packages
First, run the update command to ensure all the Debian’s package are up to date:
$ sudo apt update
Step 2: Find the Version of Code::Blocks
Now find the available version of Code::Blocks on Ubuntu:
$ sudo apt show codeblocks
Step 3: Install Code::Blocks on Ubuntu
Install the available version of the Code::Blocks with the apt command:
$ sudo apt install codeblocks -y
Step 4: Verify the Installation
To verify the installation, display the installed version of the “Code::Blocks” with the command:
$ codeblocks --version
Uninstall the Code::Blocks on Ubuntu
To uninstall the Code::Blocks on Ubuntu using the apt command, run the command:
$ sudo apt purge codeblocks -y
Method 2: Install Code::Blocks on Ubuntu Using the Debian Package
Another installation method of Code::Blocks on Ubuntu is by using its Debian package. First download the Debian package of the Code::Blocks with the command:
$ wget http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/pool/universe/c/codeblocks/codeblocks_20.03-3.1_amd64.deb
When the file is downloaded, then install it using the dpkg command:
$ sudo dpkg -i codeblocks_20.03-3.1_amd64.deb
The Debian package of the Code::Blocks has been installed.
Remove the Code::Blocks on Ubuntu
To remove the installed Code::Blocks use the dpkg command:
$ sudo dpkg -r codeblocks
Method 3: Install Code::Blocks on Ubuntu Using the Flathub Package
The flathub contains a hundred Linux packages that can be installed using the flatpak command utility. To install the Code::Blocks on Ubuntu from the flathub, use the command:
$ flatpak install flathub org.codeblocks.codeblocks
To run the install package, use the command:
$ flatpak run org.codeblocks.codeblocks
Uninstall Code::Blocks
To uninstall the Code::Blocks on Ubuntu with the flatpak command:
$ flatpak uninstall flathub org.codeblocks.codeblocks
These are the three different methods by which the “Code::Block” is installed on Ubuntu.
How to Use the Code::Blocks on Ubuntu?
To use the Code::Blocks on Ubuntu, first create a project and write the programming script. Debug the programming script and then run it to display the output. For example, a simple project to display the welcome message has been demonstrated.
Step 1: Launch the Application
First, launch the application of the “Code::Blocks”:
$ codeblocks
Step 2: Create a Project
Now click on the “File“, then “New” and finally “Project” to create a new project:
Then choose the “Console application” and then click on the “Go” button:
Name the project and specify its location, then proceed to the next menu by clicking on the “Next” button:
Choose the compiler and click on the “Finish” button:
Step 3: Write the Script
Now write the programming script, we are writing a script to print a welcome message on the screen:
#include <iostream>
int main() {
std::cout << "Welcome to ItsLinuxFoss" << std::endl;
return 0;
}
Step 4: Build and Compile the Code
After writing the code, click on the “Build” menu and then choose the “Build and Run”:
If there is no error, the output of the program will be displayed:
This is the way to use the Code::Blocks on Ubuntu.
Conclusion
To install the Code::Blocks on Ubuntu, run the command “sudo apt install codeblocks -y”. Also, it can be installed using the Flathub and Debian packages. All the mentioned installation methods for the “Code::Blocks” on Ubuntu have been explained with the step-by-step guide. The usage of the Code::Blocks has also been demonstrated by running a simple script of C++ programming language.
