Setting Up a Soroban Development Environment on Windows Using Ubuntu-WSL: A Beginner Tutorial
Ayan Azmat
Posted on March 12, 2023
here is a step-by-step beginner tutorial on how to set up a Soroban development environment on Windows using Ubuntu-WSL:
Install Ubuntu-WSL: The first step is to install Ubuntu-WSL on your Windows machine. You can do this by following the instructions provided by Microsoft on their website.
Open the Ubuntu terminal: Once you have installed Ubuntu-WSL, open the Ubuntu terminal. You can do this by searching for "Ubuntu" in the Start menu and clicking on the Ubuntu app.
Install a Soroban emulator: You will need an emulator to simulate the Soroban on your computer. There are many Soroban emulators available online, but a popular one is the "Virtual Soroban" emulator. You can install it using the following command in the Ubuntu terminal:
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sudo apt-get install soroban
Install a Soroban font: To display Soroban characters properly in your code editor, you'll need to install a Soroban font. A popular one is the "Soroban Regular" font. You can install it using the following command in the Ubuntu terminal:
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sudo apt-get install fonts-soroban
Choose a text editor or IDE: Next, choose a text editor or Integrated Development Environment (IDE) to write your Soroban code. Some popular options include Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, and Notepad++. You can install your preferred text editor or IDE using the following command in the Ubuntu terminal:
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sudo snap install <text editor or IDE name>
Configure your text editor or IDE: Once you have installed your text editor or IDE, you need to configure it to use the Soroban font. You can do this by going to the preferences or settings of your text editor or IDE and selecting the Soroban font.
Create a new Soroban project: You are now ready to start writing Soroban code in your text editor or IDE. Create a new Soroban project and start coding!
Posted on March 12, 2023
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