-Workshop-WSL-configuration-

Workshop organized by Suleman MAQSOOD and Quentin STOLL🗿 for Epitech Students (May 2024)

Requirement for this Workshop

• Microsoft Store

• Docker Dekstop

• VsCode

• Protocol SSH

Step 0: Installation of WSL

You want to switch between Fedeora and Windows or you want to work on a Linux environment while having access to windows programs, this WorkShop is for you!

If you already have it installed, you can skip it!

Step 1: Installation of the distro

Go to the Microsoft Store and search for the distro you want; For this workshop we will be using Ubuntu but you can use any distribution you want!🗿

Now You should use the Update command.

Restart your computer

If you have an ERROR you should activate the virtualisation of your windows in the windows enable

Step 2: Generate your SSH key and link it to your Github

Now that you have your linux distribution on window, if you want to use github i will have to link it, little hint, SSH key

Step 3: Install VsCode

Now that your github is linked to your distro, you will need an IDE (integrated development environment🗿).

Now install VsCode from the Microsoft Store.

Once installed, close your terminal and reopen it.

Congratz!! You have Vscode Installed

Step 4: Install Package for Epitech

• Install the gcc package with Build Essential Package: sudo apt install build-essential

• To choose the version of GCC

Step 5: Custom your linux

Now that everything is installed you will be able to add practical plug-ins that any good developer must have. Here’s what you need to install (like a big one)

• OH MY ZSH

• powerlevel10k

• Autocompletions / Autosuggestions

Step 6: Bonus

Do you know Symlink ?

I think it is better to use the image of our friend Marvin gived by Epitech if you want to be sure your code works with the moulie