Linux Machine Setup Guide

This installation script helps you set up a new development environment with all necessary tools after a fresh install of Ubuntu.

Manual Steps Prior to Script Run

Before running the setup script, perform the following manual steps:

1. Install Chrome (Optional: Skip if you prefer Firefox).
2. Install a Password Manager (Optional: Skip if you do not use a password manager).
3. Install Git:
   • Run sudo apt install git (until Git becomes a default package).
4. Clone this Repository:
   • Use HTTPS to clone this repository as SSH access to GitHub is not set up at this point.

How to Run

To execute the setup script, run the following command:

./run.sh

Run Script Breakdown

In addition to the main run.sh script, individual scripts can be run separately depending on your needs:

install.sh - Install Updates

Run install.sh to:

• Get the latest updates via apt.
• Install essential packages required for the next steps (e.g., clipboard copy command).
• Install additional apt packages listed in the apt-packages file.
• Install necessary Snap packages.

git.sh - Git & GitHub Setup

Run git.sh to:

• Generate a new SSH key for GitHub and copy it to your clipboard.
• Launch the SSH agent and configure it to cache the new key.
• Open GitHub settings to add the new SSH key for the current machine.
• Test the new SSH key against GitHub.
• Set the SSH agent cache Time-To-Live (TTL) to 1 hour.

sdk.sh - SDKMAN Installation

Run sdk.sh to:

• Install SDKMAN.
• Install all necessary language runtimes and frameworks.

Notes

• This script is designed for setting up a development environment on Ubuntu and similar Debian-based systems. Compatibility with other distributions may vary.
• Ensure that you perform the manual steps prior to running the script to avoid any issues during setup.