1. Update package lists and upgrade existing packages using `sudo apt-get update -y && sudo apt-get upgrade -y`.
2. Install core utilities and build dependencies using `sudo apt-get install -y curl git unzip xz-utils zip libglu1-mesa clang cmake ninja-build pkg-config libgtk-3-dev libstdc++-12-dev`.
3. Install an IDE like Visual Studio Code or Android Studio with Dart and Flutter extensions.
4. Run `flutter doctor -v` to validate the environment and resolve any toolchain errors.
5. Verify that the Linux desktop is recognized as a valid deployment target using `flutter devices`.
6. Install Snapcraft and LXD for preparing distribution packages using `sudo snap install snapcraft --classic` and `sudo snap install lxd`.
7. Configure LXD using `sudo lxd init` and add the current user to the `lxd` group.
8. Build the Snap package using `snapcraft --use-lxd` in the project root.