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lewagon/setup

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19,595RubyAudience · generalComplexity · 1/5Setup · easy

TLDR

Step-by-step installation guides for Le Wagon bootcamp students to set up their computers on day one, covering macOS, Windows, and Linux.

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    What it does
      First-day setup
      Install tools
      Configure environment
    Operating Systems
      macOS
      Windows
      Ubuntu Linux
    Languages Supported
      English
      French
      Spanish
      Portuguese
      Chinese
    Use Cases
      Onboard new students
      Standardize dev setup
      Reduce setup time
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Get a new bootcamp student's computer ready with all required development tools on their first day.

USE CASE 2

Provide multilingual setup instructions so students worldwide can configure their machines in their preferred language.

USE CASE 3

Ensure all students start with a consistent, standardized development environment across different operating systems.

What is it built with?

RubymacOSWindowsUbuntu Linux

How does it compare?

lewagon/setuphomebrew/homebrew-caskpostalserver/postal
Stars19,59521,99316,511
LanguageRubyRubyRuby
Setup difficultyeasyeasyhard
Complexity1/51/54/5
Audiencegeneraldeveloperops devops

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min
License could not be detected automatically. Check the repository's LICENSE file before use.

In plain English

Le Wagon's setup repository contains the official first-day installation instructions for students joining Le Wagon's AI Software Development bootcamp. Le Wagon is a coding school that runs intensive bootcamps worldwide. When students arrive for their first day, they need to configure their computers, installing the right tools, languages, and services, before any actual coding can begin. This repository provides those step-by-step setup guides for each supported operating system: macOS, Windows, and Ubuntu Linux. Guides are available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Chinese. The repository is tagged as Ruby, reflecting the coding school's curriculum, and contains no application code itself, it is purely documentation.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
I'm starting Le Wagon bootcamp tomorrow. Walk me through the setup guide for my macOS machine step by step.
Prompt 2
I'm on Windows and need to set up my computer for Le Wagon. What tools and languages do I need to install?
Prompt 3
Show me the Le Wagon setup instructions in French for my Ubuntu Linux laptop.
Prompt 4
I'm a Le Wagon instructor. How do I help a student troubleshoot their setup if they're stuck on the installation steps?

Frequently asked questions

What is setup?

Step-by-step installation guides for Le Wagon bootcamp students to set up their computers on day one, covering macOS, Windows, and Linux.

What language is setup written in?

Mainly Ruby. The stack also includes Ruby, macOS, Windows.

What license does setup use?

License could not be detected automatically. Check the repository's LICENSE file before use.

How hard is setup to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is setup for?

Mainly general.

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