Did you know Homebrew isn’t just for macOS? You can use it on Linux too! Often called Linuxbrew, it allows Ubuntu users to leverage Homebrew’s powerful package management features. Here’s how to install pyenv using Homebrew on Ubuntu:
1. Install Homebrew on Ubuntu
Start by installing Homebrew with this command:
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
Follow the prompts during installation. When asked, add Homebrew to your system's PATH by appending this line to your shell configuration file (~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc):
eval "$(/home/linuxbrew/.linuxbrew/bin/brew shellenv)"
Reload your shell to apply the changes:
source ~/.bashrc
Verify the installation:
brew --version
2. Install pyenv Using Homebrew
With Homebrew set up, installing pyenv is a breeze:
brew install pyenv
3. Configure pyenv
Finally, set up pyenv by adding this to your shell configuration file:
export PYENV_ROOT="$HOME/.pyenv"
export PATH="$PYENV_ROOT/bin:$PATH"
eval "$(pyenv init --path)"
Reload your shell once more:
source ~/.bashrc
4. Verify pyenv Installation
To confirm everything is working, check the pyenv version:
pyenv --version
Why Use Homebrew on Ubuntu?
- Unified Management: Manage all your packages consistently across systems.
- Ease of Use: Homebrew simplifies installations and updates.
With this setup, you're ready to install Python versions using pyenv and start managing your development environment with ease.
Give it a try and enjoy the flexibility of Linuxbrew on Ubuntu!
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