Module 02 - WDS Installation & Setup - From Zero to Hero in one Hour!
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYifpxFVVks>

"I've never used GitHub. I've never installed an IDE. I'm worried I'll mess something up."

Sound familiar? This 6-minute guided walkthrough takes you from complete beginner to fully set up with WDS - even if you've never touched GitHub, Git, or an IDE before.

*You'll learn:*
✅ Create a GitHub account and repository
✅ Install your IDE workspace (Cursor or VS Code)
✅ Clone your project to your computer
✅ Add WDS to your workspace
✅ Meet Mimir - your personal WDS guide

*Free & open-source* | 45-60 minutes setup | No technical experience required

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 The Technical Setup Challenge
00:59 Creating Your GitHub Account
03:13 Installing Your IDE Workspace
04:43 Cloning Your Project
05:42 WDS Integration & Meeting Mimir

🎯 Key Concepts

*GitHub* - Professional cloud storage with version control
*Repository* - A tracked folder where your project lives
*IDE* - Your workspace for creating specifications
*Cloning* - Making a local copy of your GitHub repository
*Mimir* - Your WDS orchestrator (@wds-mimir anytime!)

📚 4 Lessons

1. *Git Setup* (15-20 min) - GitHub account, repository creation
2. *IDE Installation* (10 min) - Download Cursor or VS Code
3. *Repository Cloning* (10 min) - Clone project to your computer
4. *WDS Initialization* (15-20 min) - Add WDS, create 8-phase docs, activate Mimir

📁 *8-Phase Docs Structure:*
1-project-brief • 2-trigger-mapping • 3-prd-platform • 4-ux-design • 5-design-system • 6-design-deliveries • 7-testing • 8-ongoing-development  

📚 Course Resources

🌊 *WDS Presentation:* [WDS Presentation](https://whiteport.com/whiteport-design-studio/)

💻 *Download Cursor:* <https://cursor.sh>

📥 *Download VS Code:* <https://code.visualstudio.com>

📥 *GitHub:* <https://github.com>

💬 *UX-Design channel in the BMad Discord Community:*
<https://discord.gg/Pn63gAuX>

📖 *GitHub Discussions:*
<https://github.com/whiteport-collective/whiteport-design-studio/discussions>

◀️ *Previous Module:* Module 01 - Why WDS Matters
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xhw5JB7mpxw>

▶️ *Next Module:* Module 03 - Alignment & Signoff
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKjOLlU8UCE>

📚 *Full Course:*
<https://github.com/whiteport-collective/whiteport-design-studio/blob/main/docs/learn-wds/00-course-overview.md>

✅ *Next Steps:*
1. Complete the 4-lesson setup (follow along!)
2. Activate Mimir and have your first conversation
3. Start Module 03: Alignment & Signoff
4. Join the WDS community

💪 *"You can do this. I believe in you."* - Mimir

🎨 *About WDS*
AI-augmented design methodology by Mårten Angner (Whiteport, Sweden). Transforms designers into indispensable linchpins who connect business goals, user psychology, and technical constraints.

👤 *About Mimir*
Your WDS orchestrator - a wise advisor who assesses your skill level, guides setup, and provides support. Invoke anytime: @wds-mimir [your question]

#GitHub #IDESetup #Cursor #VSCode #WDS #Mimir #DesignCourse #BeginnerFriendly

*Ready to start? Follow along and you'll be WDS-ready in under an hour! 🚀*
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKjOLlU8UCE>