From 08d86990e2818da0f91dfd03d2f9a5fd51fd9b12 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kevinneung <94151024+kevinneung@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 27 May 2025 16:52:27 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Improve documentation for "For New Coders" page (#3785) * Improve documentation for new coders - Reorganized steps for better flow and clarity - Added missing hyperlinks for better navigation - Underlined hyperlinks for improved accessibility and visual consistency * Update docs/getting-started/for-new-coders.mdx Co-authored-by: ellipsis-dev[bot] <65095814+ellipsis-dev[bot]@users.noreply.github.com> --------- Co-authored-by: ellipsis-dev[bot] <65095814+ellipsis-dev[bot]@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/getting-started/for-new-coders.mdx | 54 ++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 27 insertions(+), 27 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/getting-started/for-new-coders.mdx b/docs/getting-started/for-new-coders.mdx index 4edf93cd26..55385d201a 100644 --- a/docs/getting-started/for-new-coders.mdx +++ b/docs/getting-started/for-new-coders.mdx @@ -13,35 +13,13 @@ Before you jump into coding, make sure you have these essentials ready: A popular, free, and powerful code editor. -- [Download VS Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) +- [Download VS Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) -📺 **Recommended YouTube Tutorial:** [How to Install VS Code](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlIzFUI1QGA) +📺 **Recommended YouTube Tutorial:** [How to Install VS Code](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlIzFUI1QGA) > ✅ **Pro Tip:** Install VS Code in your Applications folder (macOS) or Program Files (Windows) for easy access from your dock or start menu. -#### 2. **Essential Development Tools** - -Basic software required for coding efficiently: - -- Homebrew (macOS) -- Node.js -- Git - -👉 Follow our detailed guide on Installing Essential Development Tools with step-by-step help from Cline. - -📺 **Recommended YouTube Tutorials:** - -- **For macOS:** - - [Install Homebrew on Mac](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwGNgVbqasc) - - [Install Git on MacOS 2024](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4qsvQ5IqWk) - - [Install Node.js on Mac (M1 | M2 | M3)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8H4wolRFBk) -- **For Windows:** - - [Install Git on Windows 10/11 (2024)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjxv1HuRQy0) - - [Install Node.js in Windows 10/11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCgAuOYpJd0) - -> ⚠️ **Note:** If you run into permission issues during installation, try running your terminal or command prompt as an administrator. - -#### 3. **Organize Your Projects** +#### 2. **Organize Your Projects** Create a dedicated folder named `Cline` in your Documents folder for all your coding projects: @@ -55,14 +33,36 @@ Inside your `Cline` folder, structure projects clearly: > 💡 **Tip:** Keeping your projects organized from the start will save you time and confusion later! -#### 4. **Install the Cline VS Code Extension** +#### 3. **Install the Cline VS Code Extension** Enhance your coding workflow by installing the Cline extension directly within VS Code: - Get Started with Cline Extension Tutorial -📺 **Recommended YouTube Tutorial:** [How To Install Extensions in VS Code](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7trgwZa-mk) +📺 **Recommended YouTube Tutorial:** [How To Install Extensions in VS Code](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7trgwZa-mk) > ✅ **Pro Tip:** After installing, reload VS Code to ensure the extension is activated properly. +#### 4. **Essential Development Tools** + +Basic software required for coding efficiently: + +- Homebrew (macOS) +- Node.js +- Git + +👉 [Follow our detailed guide on Installing Essential Development Tools with step-by-step help from Cline.](https://docs.cline.bot/getting-started/installing-dev-essentials#installing-dev-essentials) + +📺 **Recommended YouTube Tutorials for Manual Installation:** + +- **For macOS:** + - [Install Homebrew on Mac](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwGNgVbqasc) + - [Install Git on macOS 2024](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4qsvQ5IqWk) + - [Install Node.js on Mac (M1 | M2 | M3)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8H4wolRFBk) +- **For Windows:** + - [Install Git on Windows 10/11 (2024)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjxv1HuRQy0) + - [Install Node.js in Windows 10/11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCgAuOYpJd0) + +> ⚠️ **Note:** If you run into permission issues during installation, try running your terminal or command prompt as an administrator. + 🎉 You're all set! Dive in and start coding smarter and faster with **Cline**.