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kevinneung d3f3f3a935 Update docs/getting-started/for-new-coders.mdx
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kevinneung a43d565be9 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
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@@ -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/)
- [<u>Download VS Code</u>](https://code.visualstudio.com/)
📺 **Recommended YouTube Tutorial:** [How to Install VS Code](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlIzFUI1QGA)
📺 **Recommended YouTube Tutorial:** [<u>How to Install VS Code</u>](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:** [<u>How To Install Extensions in VS Code</u>](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
👉 [<u>Follow our detailed guide on Installing Essential Development Tools with step-by-step help from Cline.</u>](https://docs.cline.bot/getting-started/installing-dev-essentials#installing-dev-essentials)
📺 **Recommended YouTube Tutorials for Manual Installation:**
- **For macOS:**
- [<u>Install Homebrew on Mac</u>](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwGNgVbqasc)
- [<u>Install Git on macOS 2024</u>](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4qsvQ5IqWk)
- [<u>Install Node.js on Mac (M1 | M2 | M3)</u>](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8H4wolRFBk)
- **For Windows:**
- [<u>Install Git on Windows 10/11 (2024)</u>](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjxv1HuRQy0)
- [<u>Install Node.js in Windows 10/11</u>](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**.