Linux

Setting Up a Linux Development Environment for Rust

This guide will help you set up your Linux environment for Rust development, focusing on the necessary steps to install Rust and the required dependencies for developing and validating on the Argochain network.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure your system is up to date and has the necessary tools installed. This guide uses Ubuntu as an example, but the commands can be adapted for other Linux distributions.

Step 1: Update Your System

Open a terminal and update your package lists.

Step 2: Install Required Packages

Install the essential packages:

Step 3: Install Rust

Download and run the rustup installation script to install Rust:

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Step 4: Configure Rust

To update your current shell to include Cargo (Rust's package manager), run:

Verify the Rust installation:

Set Rust to use the stable version by default and update to the latest version:

Step 5: Add Nightly Toolchain and WebAssembly Target

Add the nightly toolchain and the WebAssembly (wasm) target required for Substrate development:

Verify the configuration:

Compile the Argochain Node

Now that Rust is installed and configured, you can compile an Argochain node.

Step 1: Clone the Argochain Repository

Clone the Argochain repository:

Step 2: Compile the Node Template

Compile the Argochain node:

The compilation process may take several minutes.