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
Install Linux Environment (WSL2)
Windows Command PromptAI coding tools on Windows require a Linux environment
3
Open Linux Terminal (Ubuntu)
Windows Command PromptFrom here on, we'll work in the Linux terminal
Tool Installation
4
Install Development Tools
Linux TerminalInstalling Git
5
Install Node.js
Linux TerminalInstall the latest LTS Node.js
6
Install Code Editor (VS Code)
Windows Command PromptInstall a program for editing code
AI Setup
7
Install AI Coding Assistant (Claude Code)
Linux TerminalInstall the AI coding assistant and connect your account
Project Creation
8
Create Project
Linux TerminalSet up your very own website project
9
Set Up Project Structure
Linux TerminalConfigure architecture rules for the AI tool to follow
10
First Run!
Linux TerminalOpen the project in VS Code and start coding with AI