Link to the coursework

https://docs.codeyourfuture.io/leaders/joining-the-course/getting-setup

Why are we doing this?

Being a developer involves getting used to setting up lots of software and equipment. It is tough at first but you will get used to it (you never really get happy about it).

You must read through the precourse prep and get set up for class. When you hit blockers, post on Slack and work the problems. Blockers are normal.

Every week you will get prep work to do before class. This is always the most important work you must do that week, so schedule it into your diary.

Maximum time in hours

3

How to get help

Share your blockers in your class channel. If you have a regional centre, bring your laptop and work the problem together.

Link to the coursework

https://desktop.github.com/

Why are we doing this?

We’ll be using this tool in next weeks class so it’s very important that you set it up before class. You must come to class prepared.

Mac

To install, go to the website and click Download for Mac

https://desktop.github.com/

Linux

Installing on Linux is a little more tricky.

Follow the instructions here to install Github Desktop

https://github.com/shiftkey/desktop#debianubuntu-distributions

If you do not understand the instructions written then please ask on Slack for help. We haven’t covered how to install software like this yet and you are not expected to understand how to do it.

Install Instructions

• Find and Open Terminal on your Laptop
• Copy and paste this line into the terminal then press enter
  wget -qO - https://packagecloud.io/shiftkey/desktop/gpgkey | sudo apt-key add -
• Copy and paste this line into the terminal then press enter
  sudo sh -c 'echo "deb [arch=amd64] https://packagecloud.io/shiftkey/desktop/any/ any main" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/packagecloud-shiftky-desktop.list'
• Copy and paste this line into the terminal then press enter
  sudo apt-get update
• Copy and paste this line into the terminal then press enter
  sudo apt install github-desktop

Github Desktop should now be installed. If any step of this didn’t work, please ask for help on Slack.

Maximum time in hours

.5

How to get help

Share your blockers in your class channel.

https://curriculum.codeyourfuture.io/guides/asking-questions/