# Ubuntu Desktop as a Developer Platform

> This documentation provides guidance for using the Ubuntu Desktop
> Linux distribution as a development platform. The guides focus on
> setting up and using the Ubuntu system as a workstation for developers,
> with an emphasis on the following toolchains: Python, Golang, Rust,
> GCC, Clang, .NET, Java, and Zig.


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## Pages

- [Ubuntu for developers](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/index.md): Set up Python, Go, Rust, GCC, Clang, .NET, Java, and Zig toolchains on Ubuntu Desktop.
- [Tutorials](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials.md): Tutorials for 'Hello, world!' with Python, Go, Rust, GCC, Clang, .NET, and Java on Ubuntu.
- [Develop with Python on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials/python-use.md): Run, test, and debug Python scripts on Ubuntu using venv, pytest, pylint, and VS Code.
- [Develop with Go on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials/go-use.md): Build, run, and debug Go programs on Ubuntu using the Go CLI and Delve debugger.
- [Develop with Rust on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials/rust-use.md): Build and debug Rust programs on Ubuntu using cargo and rustc.
- [Develop with GCC on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials/gcc-use.md): Compile and debug C programs on Ubuntu using GCC and GDB.
- [Develop C and C++ with Clang on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials/clang-use.md): Develop C and C++ on Ubuntu with Clang using direct compilation and CMake builds.
- [Develop with .NET on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials/dotnet-use.md): Create, build, test, and publish .NET applications on Ubuntu using the dotnet CLI.
- [Develop with Java on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials/java-use.md): Build Java applications on Ubuntu using Maven and Gradle build tools.
- [Develop with Zig on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials/zig-use.md): Build, run, and test Zig programs on Ubuntu using zig build and zig build-exe.
- [Java – advanced](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials/java-advanced.md): Advanced Java development tutorials: GraalVM, CRaC, and devpack-for-spring on Ubuntu.
- [Devpack for Spring](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials/java-advanced/devpack-for-spring.md): Use devpack-for-spring to scaffold, build, and run a Spring Boot application on Ubuntu.
- [Develop with Java Workshop SDKs on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials/java-advanced/java-workshop-sdks.md): Use the Java Workshop SDKs to build and run a Java application on Ubuntu.
- [Compiling Spring Boot applications to native executables](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials/java-advanced/graalvm-use.md): Compile Spring Boot applications to native executables on Ubuntu using GraalVM.
- [Fast start for Spring Boot apps using OpenJDK CRaC](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials/java-advanced/crac-use.md): Checkpoint and restore Spring Boot apps on Ubuntu using OpenJDK CRaC.
- [Run containerized Java applications with ROCK images](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials/java-advanced/rocks-use.md): Build and run containerized Java applications on Ubuntu using OpenJDK ROCK images.
- [Spring AI](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials/java-advanced/spring-ai.md): Spring AI tutorials: building LLM-powered applications with devpack-for-spring on Ubuntu.
- [Developing an LLM chat-client with Spring AI](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials/java-advanced/spring-ai/springai-basic.md): Getting started with Spring AI using devpack-for-spring
- [Implementing Retrieval Augmented Generation with Spring AI](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials/java-advanced/spring-ai/springai-rag.md): Implement an LLM chat-client enabled with retrieval-augmented generation
- [Implementing tool calling with Spring AI](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials/java-advanced/spring-ai/spring-ai-tool-calling.md): Extend an existing Spring AI chatbot to support tool calling
- [Implementing an MCP server using Spring AI](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials/java-advanced/spring-ai/springai-mcp-server.md): Implement an MCP server using Spring AI
- [Using an MCP server with an LLM chat-client](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials/java-advanced/spring-ai/springai-mcp-use.md): Using an MCP server with an LLM chat-client
- [Configuring chat memory with Spring AI](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials/java-advanced/spring-ai/springai-memory.md): Configuring chat memory with Spring AI
- [Spring AI and Observability](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials/java-advanced/spring-ai/springai-observability.md): Spring AI observability metrics for the Retrieval Augmented Generation sample
- [Go – advanced](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials/go-advanced.md): Advanced Go development tutorials: devpack-for-go on Ubuntu.
- [Devpack for Go](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/tutorials/go-advanced/devpack-for-go.md): Use devpack-for-go to install Go development tools, configure command aliases, and set up VS Code on Ubuntu.
- [How-to guides](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/howto.md): Install Python, Go, Rust, GCC, Clang, .NET, and Java toolchains on Ubuntu Desktop.
- [How to set up a development environment for Python on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/howto/python-setup.md): Install Python, pip, pyenv, and development tooling on Ubuntu Desktop.
- [How to set up a development environment for Go on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/howto/go-setup.md): Install Go, the Delve debugger, and editor tooling on Ubuntu Desktop.
- [How to set up a development environment for Rust on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/howto/rust-setup.md): Install the Rust toolchain via Ubuntu packages or the Rustup snap on Ubuntu Desktop.
- [How to set up a development environment for GCC on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/howto/gcc-setup.md): Install GCC, GDB, Make, CMake, and editor tooling on Ubuntu Desktop.
- [How to set up a development environment for Clang on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/howto/clang-setup.md): Install Clang and LLVM toolchain versions on Ubuntu Desktop.
- [How to set up a development environment for .NET on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/howto/dotnet-setup.md): Install .NET on Ubuntu using snap, Ubuntu packages, or Microsoft packages.
- [How to set up a development environment for Java on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/howto/java-setup.md): Install OpenJDK, Maven, Gradle, and Java IDEs on Ubuntu Desktop.
- [How to set up a development environment for Zig on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/howto/zig-setup.md): Install Zig and set up a development environment on Ubuntu Desktop.
- [Reference](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/reference.md): Reference for toolchain version availability and IDEs on Ubuntu.
- [Toolchain availability](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/reference/availability.md): Toolchain versions available across Ubuntu releases for Python, Go, Rust, GCC, and more.
- [Available Python versions](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/reference/availability/python.md): Python versions available in Ubuntu releases from 14.04 to the current development series.
- [Available Golang versions](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/reference/availability/go.md): Go versions available via snap and Ubuntu packages across Ubuntu releases.
- [Available Rust versions](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/reference/availability/rust.md): Rust versions available via Rustup snap and Ubuntu packages across Ubuntu releases.
- [Available GCC versions](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/reference/availability/gcc.md): GCC versions available in Ubuntu releases from 14.04 to the current development series.
- [Available .NET versions](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/reference/availability/dotnet.md): .NET versions available in Ubuntu releases, with source packages and support status.
- [Available LLVM/Clang versions](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/reference/availability/llvm.md): LLVM and Clang versions available in Ubuntu releases across all supported series.
- [Available Java versions](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/reference/availability/java.md): Java versions available in Ubuntu releases, including CRaC and GraalVM variants.
- [Available Zig versions](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/reference/availability/zig.md): Zig versions available via the Zig snap and Ubuntu packages across Ubuntu releases.
- [Integrated developer environments](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/reference/ides.md): IDEs available for Ubuntu Desktop development: VS Code, IntelliJ, CLion, Eclipse, and more.
- [Explanation](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/explanation.md): Background on Ubuntu Desktop as a development platform, Git, packaging, and toolchains.
- [Installing Ubuntu Desktop for developers](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/explanation/install-ubuntu.md): Considerations for installing Ubuntu Desktop as a development platform.
- [Using Git version control on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/explanation/use-vcs.md): Install, configure, and use Git for version control on Ubuntu Desktop.
- [Packaging software](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/explanation/packaging.md): Package software as a Debian package, snap, or container image on Ubuntu.
- [Introduction to the .NET toolchain](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/explanation/dotnet-introduction.md): Introduction to the .NET platform: components, supported languages, and release cycle.
- [Debugging with .NET](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/explanation/debugging-with-dotnet.md): Understand PDB files and debug symbol packages for .NET applications on Ubuntu.
- [GraalVM native compilation](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/explanation/graalvm-introduction.md): Introduction to GraalVM native-image: ahead-of-time compilation for Java applications.
- [Devpacks](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/explanation/devpacks.md): What devpacks are, how they work, and what they automate on Ubuntu.
- [Toolchains](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/toolchains.md): Overview of each language toolchain available on Ubuntu for developers.
- [Python on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/toolchains/python.md): Python development on Ubuntu: toolchain setup, tutorials, and version references.
- [Go on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/toolchains/go.md): Go development on Ubuntu: toolchain setup, tutorials, and version references.
- [Rust on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/toolchains/rust.md): Rust development on Ubuntu: toolchain setup, tutorials, and version references.
- [GCC on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/toolchains/gcc.md): GCC development on Ubuntu: toolchain setup, tutorials, and version references.
- [Clang on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/toolchains/clang.md): Clang/LLVM development on Ubuntu: toolchain setup, tutorials, and version references.
- [.NET on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/toolchains/dotnet.md): .NET development on Ubuntu: toolchain setup, tutorials, debugging, and version references.
- [Java on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/toolchains/java.md): Java development on Ubuntu: toolchain setup, tutorials, and advanced topics.
- [Zig on Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/toolchains/zig.md): Zig development on Ubuntu: toolchain setup, tutorials, and version references.
- [How to contribute documentation](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/howto/contribute-docs.md): Report issues, edit pages, and contribute to Ubuntu for Developers documentation.
- [Ubuntu for developers docs – structure & design decisions](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/STRUCTURE.md): > Reference for anyone (human or agent) adding or reorganizing content.