Step-by-Step Setup
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Environment Setup
Tool Installation
AI Setup
Project Creation
Environment Setup
1
Open Terminal
Open a window to run commands
In the Windows search bar (magnifying glass icon), type 'PowerShell' and click 'Windows PowerShell' to open it. After installing the Linux environment, you can search for 'Ubuntu' and open that instead.
2
Check your PC is ready
Windows PowerShellBefore installing, a 30-second check that this PC is ready
3
Install Code Editor (VS Code)
Windows PowerShellInstall a program for editing code
4
Install Linux Environment (WSL2)
Windows PowerShellAI coding tools on Windows require a Linux environment
5
Restart your computer
One restart finishes the WSL install
6
Open Linux Terminal (Ubuntu)
Windows PowerShellFrom here on, we'll work in the Linux terminal
Tool Installation
7
Install Development Tools
Linux TerminalInstalling Git
8
Install Node.js
Linux TerminalInstall the latest LTS Node.js
AI Setup
9
Install AI Coding Assistant (Claude Code)
Linux TerminalInstall the AI coding assistant and connect your account
Project Creation
10
Create Project
Linux TerminalSet up your very own website project
11
Set Up Project Structure
Linux TerminalConfigure architecture rules for the AI tool to follow
12
First Run!
Linux TerminalOpen the project in VS Code and start coding with AI