If you feel like trying to install Rails, et cetera, before the install-fest you can try it out but you still have to come to the install-fest to get it all checked. It really holds up the whole group and makes it hard on the coaches if you don’t come to the install-fest even if you think you are completely ready.
A text editor is what you will use to write your code. These are some of your options. Sublime is probably your best option to get started. It's Free too. (A real text editor won't add any extra code to what you write, like if you used a Word.doc. Read this to learn about text editors.)
Some choices of Text Editors:
- Sublime
- Komodo Edit
- Gedit
- Vim
- Notepad++
- Emacs
Install Git http://git-scm.com/book
Git is your local version control. This means it saves a copy of what you have done so if you make a mistake you can go back.
GitHub is your remote version control. This means it saves a copy of what you have done in the cloud so if you make a mistake you can go back or if your computer blows up you will still have a copy of your work. Plus this is the way developers share code.
Heroku is where you will serve your website from so you can view it on the web.
P.S. - Don't forget your usernames & passwords :) and be sure to add a photo to your GitHub profile.
The Workshop on Saturday October 21st
Coach at the next event. :)