Ubuntu VM for teaching Software Engineering and Testing

Motivation

The VirtualBox provides a predictable development environment to run use Ubuntu LTS even if a university has Windows-based workstations.

Software

Basics

Editors:

atom

Development:

docker-ce
postman - run postman & in terminal
Andorid Studio
python3
python3-pip
gitg and gitk

Browsers:

firefox
chrome

Notice: Please use docker to deploy, e.g., Jenkins.

Whishlist:

bash-it?
sourcetree alternative - gitkraken
soapui

HowTo

Notice. For the tips on making ubuntu more performant, please check oracle docs.

You need to have Vagrant installed
Create a ready to use Virtualmachine. You can customize its setup in vagrant/ubuntu/Vagrantfile.
```
vagrant plugin install vagrant-disksize
make ubuntu_desktop_vagrant_up  
```
Stop the vagrant box
```
make ubuntu_desktop_vagrant_halt
```
Copy the machine to google drive to share with students. When starting the box, please rememner to remove:
- Virtulbox setting for the VM: mounting /vagrant in /etc/fstab
- disable the remote display
Get the saved VM as a vagrant box:
```
make ubuntu_desktop_get_box
```

Refereneces

Ubuntu Releases