Manjaro vs Code - Shell-Bash

As a programmer, the choice of your operating system and code editor can greatly impact your development speed and efficiency. In this article, we will compare Manjaro and Visual Studio Code (VS Code) as they relate to the Shell-Bash environment.

Manjaro

Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. It is known for its easy installation process, rolling release updates, and excellent hardware detection. Manjaro's default terminal emulator is the GNOME Terminal, which provides a smooth and responsive Shell-Bash experience. Manjaro comes pre-installed with many programming tools and libraries, making it a great choice for developers.

Installing Shell-Bash on Manjaro

Manjaro comes with Shell-Bash pre-installed. However, if for some reason it is not, you can easily install it using the following command in your terminal:

sudo pacman -S bash

Configuring Shell-Bash on Manjaro

Manjaro's Bash configuration files are located in the /etc directory. You can customize the Bash environment by modifying the bashrc file using your favorite text editor:

nano ~/.bashrc

The bashrc file contains a list of Bash commands that are executed every time you open a new terminal window. You can add custom aliases, define environment variables, and modify the prompt to your liking.

VS Code

Visual Studio Code is a free and open-source code editor developed by Microsoft. VS Code has become very popular among developers due to its lightweight and extensible nature. VS Code provides excellent support for Shell-Bash development via the Bash Debug extension. This extension provides an enhanced debugging experience for Bash scripts and Shell commands.

Installing the Bash Debug extension on VS Code

You can install the Bash Debug extension on VS Code by opening the Extensions panel, searching for "Bash Debug", and clicking on "Install".

Debugging Shell-Bash scripts on VS Code

To debug a Shell-Bash script on VS Code, you need to first add a launch.json configuration file to your project. This file contains the necessary configuration settings for the Bash Debug extension. You can create a new launch.json file by opening the Debug panel on VS Code, clicking on the gear icon, and selecting "Bash" as the environment type.

In the launch.json file, you can specify the path to your shell script, set breakpoints, and define command-line arguments. Once your configuration is set up, you can start debugging by clicking on the "Start Debugging" button on VS Code.

Conclusion

Manjaro and VS Code both provide excellent support for Shell-Bash development. Manjaro is a great choice for developers who prefer a Linux-based operating system, while VS Code is an excellent lightweight code editor for Bash scripting. By using these two tools together, developers can develop and debug Shell-Bash scripts and commands with ease.