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Module 02: Installation & Setup
Lesson 2: IDE Installation
Get your workspace ready
What You'll Do
- Choose IDE (Cursor or VS Code)
- Install and configure
- Verify terminal works
Time: 10 minutes
Step 1: Choose Your IDE
Cursor (Recommended)
- Built for AI assistance
- Perfect for WDS
- Download: https://cursor.sh
VS Code (Alternative)
- Industry standard
- Works great too
- Download: https://code.visualstudio.com
For beginners: Choose Cursor
Step 2: Install
Windows:
- Run
.exefile - Click through installer
- Use defaults
Mac:
- Open download
- Drag to Applications
- Open from Applications
Linux: Follow distro instructions
Step 3: First Launch
- Choose theme (Light/Dark)
- Sign in with GitHub → Yes!
- Install recommended extensions → Yes
✅ Checkpoint: IDE open
Step 4: Verify Terminal
Press Ctrl+** (Win/Linux) or **Cmd+ (Mac)
✅ Checkpoint: Terminal panel appears
Troubleshooting
Issue: Can't find download → Check Downloads folder Issue: Mac "unidentified developer" → Right-click → Open Issue: Terminal won't open → View menu → Terminal → New Terminal
What's Next?
IDE ready! Now clone your Git repository.
Continue to Lesson 03: Git Repository Cloning →
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