Web dev bootcamp setup

You’ll need to be set up so that you can write and run code on your own device.

If you have a computer

You’ll need a couple of things:

Now since you are doing the web-dev thing, you’ll need to be able to run your code to make sure it works. Here’s a little video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liy7kSdLB7s

If you have an Android device

If you don’t have a computer you can use then you can use your phone. Here’s how to get set up on an Android.

You’ll need to install 2 things:

Have some videos:

Termux takes a little bit of setup before you can use it for all the stuff we need. Also, it might seem really weird and confusing at first. If this stuff kicks your a\$\$ then rather come back to this page when you feel ready. But you do need to get comfortable with this stuff before bootcamp.

When you open termux up for the first time please do the following:

pkg update
pkg upgrade
pkg install git
git config --global user.email "your@email.whatevs"
git config --global user.name "your name"
termux-setup-storage
cd storage/shared
# now you can cd into your folders and interact with git

Note:

  • If any of these commands ask you if you want to continue, then type in Y then enter.
  • At some point Termux will ask you for a github password. When you type in a password then it looks like nothing is being typed. This is normal. Just type out your password like you normally would and press enter.

If you have an iPhone

Eish, we haven’t managed to find anything good here. If you have any suggestions please bring them up.

If you don’t have the gear you need

Do your best to find a solution on your own

  • ask your friends and family if you can borrow something
  • see if you can find an internet cafe and try make a deal
  • see if there are any co-working spaces near you that have computers available
  • see if you can make a plan with someone who refurbishes computers for a living, sometimes you can pick up gear very cheaply

Equipment after bootcamp

If you get through our bootcamp, we’ll hook you up with gear. But for now it’s on you.

Good luck!

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