Install Sublime Text4 on CentOS8 or RHEL8

Sublime Text4 on CentOS8 or RHEL8

In this article, we will review in detail how to install sublime text4 on CentOS8 or RHEL8 and also provide examples.

Table of Contents

Brief History & Overview

Sublime Text (ST) is still a powerful source-code editor in its unregistered shareware form.

ST was created by Jon Skinner, an ex-Google Software Engineer who left his job to see his passion to its fruition back in 2007. The first initial release of ST came out in January of 2008. Since then, multiple versions have been released and support for ST continues to grow due to its coder-friendly features such as:

  1. Goto Anything: (Ctrl+P on Windows and Linux, Command+P on OS X) to quickly navigate between and within files.
  2. Cross Platform availability: (Linux, MacOS, Windows)
  3. Customizable: You can extend the editor with Python plugins. It has a Python console (Ctrl+~).

Just to name a few … ST supports many programming languages and markup languages natively. Also, there are several plugins available to install that enable more features and allow the user to tailor ST to meet his or her needs/preferences. You can read this 2011 blog post from  Jon Skinner himself, for more details or visit the STHQ website.

Sublime text version 4 was released about a month ago on October 26, 2021 as of the date of this publication. This article will review the ST installation step by step.

The Breakdown

First things first, we are going to assume that you already have the desktop version of CentOS8 or RHEL8 installed. Next, we import the ST4 GPG key.

				
					# rpm -v --import https://download.sublimetext.com/sublimehq-rpm-pub.gpg
				
			

Now, we can download the stable repository to our CentOS8 or RHEL8 desktop.

				
					# wget -P /etc/yum.repos.d/ https://download.sublimetext.com/rpm/stable/x86_64/sublime-text.repo
				
			

Install ST using dnf or yum. In this example (below), we will first update the machine using yum as best practice dictates.

				
					# yum update -y
				
			

Next, we will install ST using dnf. Using yum -y install sublime-text is backwards compatible and will also work.

				
					# dnf install sublime-text
				
			

Press the y + [Enter] key to proceed with the install.

				
					Sublime Text - x86_64 - Stable                                                                                                               9.9 kB/s | 2.2 kB     00:00    
Dependencies resolved.
=============================================================================================================================================================================
 Package                                     Architecture                          Version                                 Repository                                   Size
=============================================================================================================================================================================
Installing:
 sublime-text                                x86_64                                4143-1                                  sublime-text                                 20 M

Transaction Summary
=============================================================================================================================================================================
Install  1 Package

Total download size: 20 M
Installed size: 50 M
Is this ok [y/N]: y
				
			

Launch Sublime Text

The installation is now complete. Run the subl command to launch it!

				
					# subl
				
			

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Sublime Text4 on CentOS8 or RHEL8: Features

Sublime Text 4 offers many advanced features that can help you write code more efficiently. Here are some of the key features of Sublime Text 4.

Syntax highlighting

One of the most useful features of Sublime Text 4 is its ability to automatically detect the syntax of the code you’re writing and highlight it accordingly. This makes it easier to read and understand the code, and can help you avoid errors.

To enable syntax highlighting in Sublime Text 4, simply open a file with code in it, and Sublime Text 4 will automatically detect the syntax and highlight it accordingly. You can also manually set the syntax highlighting by clicking on the “Syntax” menu at the bottom of the window and selecting the appropriate language.

Auto-completion

Sublime Text 4 offers an advanced auto-completion feature that can help you write code more quickly and accurately. As you type, Sublime Text 4 will suggest completions based on the context of what you’re writing, and you can use the arrow keys or mouse to select the one you want.

To use auto-completion in Sublime Text 4, simply start typing, and Sublime Text 4 will suggest completions based on the context. You can also use the Ctrl+Space shortcut to trigger auto-completion manually.

Multiple cursors

Another powerful feature of Sublime Text 4 is its ability to work with multiple cursors. This allows you to edit multiple lines of code simultaneously, which can be a real time-saver.

To use multiple cursors in Sublime Text 4, simply hold down the Ctrl key and click on the locations where you want to add cursors. You can then edit the code at each cursor position independently.

Plugins

Sublime Text 4 is highly customizable, thanks to its extensive plugin system. There are thousands of plugins available that can add new features and functionality to the editor, and you can install them directly from within Sublime Text 4.

To install a plugin in Sublime Text 4, open the “Command Palette” by pressing Ctrl+Shift+P, then type “Package Control: Install Package” and press Enter. This will bring up a list of available plugins, and you can select the one you want to install.

Themes

Sublime Text 4 also supports a wide range of themes that can change the look and feel of the editor. There are many themes available that can make Sublime Text 4 more visually appealing and easier to use.

To install a theme in Sublime Text 4, open the “Command Palette” by pressing Ctrl+Shift+P, then type “Package Control: Install Package” and press Enter. This will bring up a list of available packages, including themes. Select the theme you want to install and Sublime Text 4 will automatically download and install it.

These are just a few of the many features of Sublime Text 4. By taking the time to explore the editor and experiment with its various features, you can become a more efficient and productive programmer.

Conclusion

These are just a few of the many features of Sublime Text 4. By taking the time to explore the editor and experiment with its various features, you can become a more efficient and productive programmer. Was this article helpful to you? If so, leave us some feedback in the comments section. We’d love to hear from you.

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