# 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/)
**15-20 minutes** | Create GitHub account and repository

- **[01 - Quick Checklist](lesson-01-git-setup/01-quick-checklist.md)** - Action list
- **[02 - Full Lesson](lesson-01-git-setup/02-full-lesson.md)** - With explanations

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

- **[01 - Quick Checklist](lesson-02-ide-installation/01-quick-checklist.md)** - Action list
- **[02 - Full Lesson](lesson-02-ide-installation/02-full-lesson.md)** - With explanations

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

- **[01 - Quick Checklist](lesson-03-git-cloning/01-quick-checklist.md)** - Action list
- **[02 - Full Lesson](lesson-03-git-cloning/02-full-lesson.md)** - With explanations

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### [Lesson 04: WDS Project Initialization](lesson-04-wds-initialization/)
**15-20 minutes** | Add WDS, create docs structure, activate Mimir

- **[01 - Quick Checklist](lesson-04-wds-initialization/01-quick-checklist.md)** - Action list
- **[02 - Full Lesson](lesson-04-wds-initialization/02-full-lesson.md)** - With explanations

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## Quick Start

**Want the fastest path?**

Follow the checklists: [Start with Lesson 01 Checklist →](lesson-01-git-setup/01-quick-checklist.md)

**Want detailed explanations?**

Follow the full lessons: [Start with Lesson 01 Full Lesson →](lesson-01-git-setup/02-full-lesson.md)

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## After This Module

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

**Next:** [Module 03: Create Project Brief](../module-03-project-brief/module-03-overview.md)

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*Part of the WDS Course: From Designer to Linchpin*  
*[← Back to Course Overview](../00-course-overview.md)*