What is IntelliJ IDEA?
IntelliJ IDEA is a powerful Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that is widely used for software development, primarily in Java, Kotlin, Groovy, and other JVM-based languages. It offers a plethora of features such as auto code completion, syntax highlighting, linting, debugging, and profiling, and supports a wide array of plugins.
Installing IntelliJ IDEA on Manjaro
The process of installing IntelliJ IDEA on Manjaro comprises of the following steps:
Step 1: Update and Upgrade Your System
On Arch-based Linux distributions like Manjaro, you can update and upgrade your system by running the following command in the terminal:
sudo pacman -Syu
Step 2: Install Snap
Snap is a software deployment and package management system. To install IntelliJ IDEA, you first need to install Snap. Run the following command to do so:
sudo pacman -S snapd
After installing Snap, you need to enable it using the systemctl
command:
sudo systemctl enable --now snapd.socket
Then, create a symbolic link between /var/lib/snapd/snap
and /snap
to enable classic support:
sudo ln -s /var/lib/snapd/snap/snap
Step 3: Install IntelliJ IDEA
Now, install IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition using Snap with the --classic
flag:
sudo snap install intellij-idea-community --classic
Step 4: Run IntelliJ IDEA from the Command Line
To run IntelliJ IDEA from the command line, use the following command:
intellij-idea-community
Step 5: Troubleshoot Common Issues
During the installation process, you may encounter some common issues. Here are some troubleshooting tips:
- Issues with Launching IntelliJ IDEA : If you’re having trouble launching IntelliJ IDEA, check your system’s compatibility and ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements.
- Problems with the Terminal : If the terminal is not functioning as expected, verify your terminal settings in IntelliJ IDEA.
- Applying Fixes : IntelliJ IDEA provides quick fixes for some inspections. You can apply these fixes in the Problems tool window.
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