Track, Communicate, Share

Development is about “failing fast”.

• Use Microblog on this page to get community help on tools.
• Prompts below will make your tools journey productive.
• Skipping steps will NOT work!

Track Your Tool Setup with a GitHub Issue

Create a GitHub Issue in your personal repository to log your tool setup progress. Use this space to log daily success and progress.

Log and Reflect on Your Setup Time

Estimate how long it took you to set up your tools today (in minutes). Use this space to form thoughts on time and things that are confusing.

Setup Modules

Development Foundations

Illustrated are the core components you’ll need for a smooth entry into coding, collaboration, and project creation.

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Accounts

• Create accounts
• Protect PII
• Collaborate online

Social Computing

Manage accounts like GitHub and Slack to collaborate and build a professional digital presence while safeguarding PII.

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GitHub

• Manage repositories
• Commit and push changes
• Collaborate with pull requests

Version Control

The GitHub cloud allows developers to set up repositories to store code. This enables developers to share code and collaborate on projects.

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GitHub Pages

• Write Markdown, HTML, Javascript
• Customize Theme
• Automate w/ Actions
• Create with Jekyll

Shared Website

GitHub Pages tools and frameworks allow developers to create websites to share their projects. This is a great way to showcase your work and share it with the world.

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OS

• WSL for Windows
• MacOS for Apple
• Linux/KASM for Chromebook
• Tool compatibility

Tools Setup

Coders require a cyber understand of linux, scripts, and packages to enable devlopment of JavaScript, Python, Java, Jupyter Notebooks, and more. Installing tools on a linux OS is a standard for developers throughout the world.

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VSCode

• Write code
• Build and test
• Debug
• Commit changes

Code Editor

Writing code starts in an editor. VS Code and its extensions streamline the software development process, enabling the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

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Trouble?

• Troubleshooting reference
• Common issues
• Key commands
• Refresher

Help

Fixing common issues in the development environment requires a solid understanding of the tools at your disposal. This section provides key commands and troubleshooting tips to help you navigate challenges effectively.