Setup
Tonight we will get comfortable with the command line and learn about version control using Git.
If you are borrowing a laptop, your tools are pre-installed. Please ask your mentor to explain the tools we are using tonight.
Follow the instructions on this page to prepare your workspace.
Open Slack to the #codingandcocktails channel. It's a great way to stay in touch with your Coding & Cocktails girlfriends and to ask questions during and after the session. We'll also post updates and tips in Slack if we run in to any stumbling blocks tonight.
Required tools for this session
You don't need all the tools for tonight's session. If you haven't installed all the tools listed in The Tools guide already, use the following list to install the required tools for the worksheet:
Helpful tips as you work through the worksheet
View the worksheet and your IDE in split screen.
For Windows users, use windows key + left arrow or windows + right arrow to resize the application and position to the left or right half of your screen.
For Mac users, hold down the full-screen button in the upper-left corner of a window to shrink and position to the left or right side of the screen. Release the button, then click another window to begin using both windows side by side.
Mentors are happy to help!
Did you know you can collapse the table of contents for worksheets?
Click on the hamburger menu () at the top of the page to toggle the table of contents. You can also use the keyboard shortcut s.
Did you know you can customize font size and color of the worksheets to make it easier for you to see?
Click on the font menu () at the top of the page to open a menu where you can make your font larger or smaller or change background color.