Learn Windows Subsystem For Linux

Become productive with seamless interoperability between Windows and the Linux subsystem, and understand the problems that Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) solves. Microsoft has pushed the boundaries of open source research with WSL and you don't want to miss this ride. You will learn keywords, definitions, new features, setup, and use cases around WSL, starting from downloading to setup to interoperability between Windows and Linux subsystems. You will understand the architecture of WSL and all the new features in WSL 2. This book includes wonderful use cases, including a dedicated chapter to how to start programming and web development on WSL, and the ability to use containerization solutions like Docker and Kubernetes. WSL is a great solution to work natively in a Linux environment from your Windows 10 machines. Modern applications demand integration of cross-platform tools, services and technologies. WSL makes life for developers and system administrators easy because it allows Linux applications to run on Windows without worrying about installing a Linux distribution on a traditional Virtual Machine. It is remarkable product with powerful functionality – get started with it using this book today. What You'll Learn Review the workings and internals of WSL and WSL2 Run Linux-based applications natively on Windows Establish your development environment in WSL Build mixed experiences (Windows-Linux) Set up and manage WSL and supported distribution packages. Who This Book Is For Programmers, web developers and system administrators working on Windows and Linux environments who want to bridge the gap between operating systems by running a Linux as a subsystem on Windows to boost their overall productivity, performance and delivery.

A practical handbook that will help you bridge the gap between Windows and Linux to develop apps that leverage the best features across both ecosystems with seamless interoperability Key FeaturesConfigure and control WSL to suit your needs and preferencesDiscover tips for working seamlessly between Windows and WSL Linux distrosLearn how to work effectively with containers in WSL, as well as how to containerize your development environments with Visual Studio Code to isolate your dependenciesBook Description Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) allows you to run native Linux tools alongside traditional Windows applications. Whether you’re developing applications across multiple operating systems or looking to add more tools to your Windows environment, WSL offers endless possibilities. You’ll start by understanding what WSL is and learn how to install and configure WSL along with different Linux distros. Next, you'll learn techniques that allow you to work across both Windows and Linux environments. You’ll discover how to install and customize the new Windows Terminal. We'll also show you how to work with code in WSL using Visual Studio Code (VS Code). In addition to this, you’ll explore how to work with containers with Docker and Kubernetes, and how to containerize a development environment using VS Code. While Microsoft has announced support for GPU and GUI applications in an upcoming release of WSL, at the time of writing these features are either not available or only in early preview releases. This book focuses on the stable, released features of WSL and giving you a solid understanding of the amazing techniques that you can use with WSL today. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to configure WSL and Windows Terminal to suit your preferences, and productively use Visual Studio Code for developing applications with WSL. What you will learnInstall and configure Windows Subsystem for Linux and Linux distrosAccess web applications running in Linux from WindowsInvoke Windows applications, file systems, and environment variables from bash in WSLCustomize the appearance and behavior of the Windows Terminal to suit your preferences and workflowsExplore various tips for enhancing the Visual Studio Code experience with WSLInstall and work with Docker and Kubernetes within Windows Subsystem for LinuxDiscover various productivity tips for working with Command-line tools in WSLWho this book is for This book is for developers who want to use Linux tools on Windows, including Windows-native programmers looking to ease into a Linux environment based on project requirements or Linux developers who've recently switched to Windows. This book is also for web developers working on open source projects with Linux-first tools such as Ruby or Python, or developers looking to switch between containers and development machines for testing apps. Prior programming or development experience and a basic understanding of running tasks in bash, PowerShell, or the Windows Command Prompt will be required.

Everything a developer needs to know in order to hit the ground running with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)! Since its release, Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has seen great gains in popularity, moving from curious early adopters to wide scale interest from teams at large enterprises. This authoritative guide to WSL covers the gamut, introducing developers to architecture, installation, and the command line, all the way to advanced configurations. Practical use cases are sprinkled throughout to reinforce understanding. This book is design to efficiently and effectively get developers comfortable using this exciting set of open source tools- tools that are uniquely suited to cloud-based development and management workflows on Windows, including Azure. Windows developers will begin with the basics of installation and then be introduced to a vast library of open source tools that they can integrate into their own workflows, using their existing development tools, like Code, Visual Studio, and JetBrains IDEs, or they can explore new ones like GNOME Builder or KDevelop. This book also covers the topic of cross-platform development of Windows and Linux applications, with tools built into Visual Studio and cross-platform libraries from WSL distros. Expert author Hayden Barnes firmly believes that much of what WSL is, is what developers make of it, a guiding mantra that is reinforced throughout this valuable cross platform learning journey. Developers will get excited about the many new opportunities at their fingertips and be astounded at what they can do and achieve with WSL. What You Will Learn How to install and configure WSL, a unique and novel configuration process Understand the Linux command line, including utilities such as the file system, a text editor, shell scripting, and installing packages Receive an unbiased overview of WSL, its architecture, installation, the command line, practical use cases, and advanced configuration. Create a development workstation using WSL. Compare and contrast the differences between WSL 1 and WSL 2 Explore, in depth, some of the more popular workflows in WSL Consider and plan key factors for a large scale deployment of WSL This book is for developers who need to know learn WSL and how to build a development stack, integrating it with their preferred code editor or IDE if they so choose. Existing Windows and Linux system administrators will learn how to install, deploy, and manage WSL. Power users who are comfortable in a command line, but may be new to Linux or WSL, may also find this book useful.

This book covers everything a developer needs to know to hit the ground running and get the most out of Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Since its release, Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has been growing in popularity, moving from curious early adopters to wide-scale interest, including enterprise development teams using WSL in production. This authoritative guide to WSL covers the gamut, introducing developers to WSL architecture, installation and configuration, the WSL command line, all the way to advanced use cases and performance tunings. Practical examples are sprinkled throughout to reinforce understanding. This book is designed to efficiently and effectively get developers comfortable using this highly useful platform for open-source development on Windows. WSL is uniquely suited to cloud and cross-platform development, and system administrator workflows on Windows. Windows developers will begin with the basics of installation and then be introduced to the vast library of open source tools that they can integrate into their own workflows, using their existing development tools, such as Code, Visual Studio, and JetBrains IDEs. Readers will learn, hands on, about using WSL to develop cross-platform and cloud-native applications, work with containers, and deploy a local Kubernetes cluster on WSL. "Much of what WSL is, is what developers make of it" is expert Barnes' guiding mantra, a theme that is reinforced throughout this valuable cross-platform learning journey. Developers will get excited about the many new opportunities at their fingertips and be astounded at what they can do and achieve with WSL. What You Will Learn: Install and configure WSL, a unique and novel configuration process Receive an unbiased overview of WSL, its architecture, installation, the command line, practical use cases, and advanced configuration Create a development workstation using WSL Compare and contrast the differences between WSL 1 and WSL 2 Explore, in depth, some of the more popular workflows in WSL, including Docker containers Consider and plan key factors for a large scale enterprise deployment of WSL This book is for developers who need to know WSL and how to build a development stack, integrating it with their preferred code editor or IDE if they so choose. Existing Windows and Linux system administrators will learn how to install, deploy, and manage WSL. Power users who are comfortable in a command line, but may be new to Linux or WSL, will also find this book useful. Hayden Barnes is Engineering Manager for Ubuntu on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) at Canonical, and a recognized Microsoft MVP. Hayden regularly presents on the topic of WSL at conferences such as Microsoft Build and is the founder of WSLConf. He has consulted for enterprises, academic institutions, and government agencies to help them deploy WSL. Before joining Canonical, Hayden founded Pengwin, the first company to create a custom Linux distribution built specifically for Windows. He is passionate about WSL because it opens up a myriad of opportunities for cross-platform development, open source development, and collaboration between Linux and other communities.

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