+++ title = "Lazarus IDE" lastmod = "2017-07-22T16:28:23+03:00" +++ # Lazarus IDE [Lazarus](https://www.lazarus-ide.org/) is a Delphi compatible cross-platform IDE for Rapid Application Development. It has variety of components ready for use and a graphical form designer to easily create complex graphical user interfaces. ## Getting Started Make sure you have the necessary packages installed: ``` bash sudo eopkg upgrade sudo eopkg install lazarus ``` ### Installing FPC Source First, determine the version of `fpc` that you have installed: ``` bash fpc -h ``` Now go to [FreePascal on SourceForge](https://sourceforge.net/projects/freepascal/files/Source/) and download the corresponding archive `fpc-.source.tar.gz`. Once you have the archive, unpack it into a directory of your choosing by using either the `tar` command or a graphical program. This tutorial uses `~/Development/fpc-3.0.2` to store the source files. Now that you have the source files, open **Lazarus IDE**. You should be presented with a window like this one: {{< altimg "lazarus_config.png" "help-center/software/lazarus/" >}} From the ***FPC Sources*** tab, ***Browse*** to the directory where you unpacked the source. Confirm your selection and then press ***Start IDE***. That's it! You are now ready to use Lazarus IDE to develop GUI applications.