How to Install Bazel on EndeavourOS Latest

Bazel is an open-source build and test tool that is used to build and test software systems. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Bazel on EndeavourOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you start installing Bazel, ensure that you have met the following requirements:

  • A Linux platform with EndeavourOS Latest installed
  • Basic knowledge of the Linux command-line interface
  • A terminal emulator like gnome-terminal or Alacritty installed on your machine
  • An active internet connection

Step 1: Update Your System

Firstly, open the terminal emulator on your machine and update it with the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

The command will update the system packages and lock the packages to stable versions. It would be best to provide your system password for the sudo command to execute.

Step 2: Install Java

Bazel requires Java to run. So, install Java on EndeavourOS Latest with the following commands:

sudo pacman -S jdk-openjdk

After installation, confirm the Java version installed with the command:

java -version

The command should return the default Java version installed on your machine.

Step 3: Add Bazel Package Source

To install Bazel on EndeavourOS Latest, add the Bazel package source source to your system. Follow the steps below:

sudo nano /etc/pacman.conf

It will open the text editor where you will add the following lines at the end of the file:

[bazel]
SigLevel = Optional TrustAll
Server = https://storage.googleapis.com/bazel-apt stable jdk1.8

Press CTRL+X, then Y and Enter to save the changes.

Step 4: Install Bazel

Run the following command in your terminal window to update the package list:

sudo pacman -Syy

When the update process is complete, install Bazel with the following command:

sudo pacman -S bazel

Bazel and its dependencies will be installed on your machine.

Step 5: Verify the Installation

After installing Bazel, verify that it installed correctly with the following command:

bazel --version

The command should return the current Bazel version installed on your machine.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Bazel on your EndeavourOS Latest machine. You can now use Bazel to build and test your software systems. If you have any issues during installation, consult the official Bazel documentation or seek help from the EndeavourOS community.