# Module 02: Installation & Setup

**From zero to WDS-ready - complete beginner friendly**

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## Overview

This module takes you from having nothing to being fully set up with WDS, even if you've never used GitHub or an IDE before.

**Time:** 45-60 minutes total
**Difficulty:** Beginner
**Prerequisites:** Computer + Internet + Email

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## Lessons

### [Lesson 01: Git Setup](lesson-01-git-setup.md)
**15-20 minutes** | Create GitHub account and repository

### [Lesson 02: IDE Installation](lesson-02-ide-installation.md)
**10 minutes** | Install Cursor or VS Code

### [Lesson 03: Git Repository Cloning](lesson-03-git-cloning.md)
**10 minutes** | Clone your project to your computer

### [Lesson 04: WDS Project Initialization](lesson-04-wds-initialization.md)
**10-15 minutes** | Install WDS, activate your first agent

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## Quick Start

**Want the fastest path?**

Follow the combined checklist: [Tutorial: Quick Checklist →](tutorial-02.md)

**Want detailed explanations?**

Follow the lessons: [Start with Lesson 01 →](lesson-01-git-setup.md)

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## After This Module

- ✅ GitHub account and repository
- ✅ IDE installed and configured
- ✅ Project cloned to your computer
- ✅ WDS installed in project
- ✅ Docs folder structure created
- ✅ Agent activated and ready

**Next:** [Module 03: Alignment & Signoff](../module-03-alignment-signoff/module-03-overview.md)

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*Part of the WDS Course: From Designer to Linchpin*
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