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How to completely erase/delete a catkin workspace?

I created a catkin workspace (catkin_ws) as required for ROS (robot operating system). I want to delete/erase the entire workspace since I will be removing ROS. How do I do it?

Solution

  • catkin workspace is not linked to any other places, just delete your catkin_ws directory, also if you have added it ~/.bashrc you can remove it as follows:

    1. Open bashrc from any editor

      nano ~/.bashrc

    2. Remove entries similar to follows:

      source /opt/ros/melodic/setup.bash

      source ~/catkin_workspace/devel/setup.bash

    I hope you already remove ROS packages, if it not clear let us know, I will update answer for that as well