Dev_Setup

Setup Development Environment

#Assignment: Setting Up Your Developer Environment

#Objective: This assignment aims to familiarize you with the tools and configurations necessary to set up an efficient developer environment for software engineering projects. Completing this assignment will give you the skills required to set up a robust and productive workspace conducive to coding, debugging, version control, and collaboration.

#Tasks:

Select Your Operating System (OS): Choose an operating system that best suits your preferences and project requirements. Download and Install Windows 11. https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11
Install a Text Editor or Integrated Development Environment (IDE): Select and install a text editor or IDE suitable for your programming languages and workflow. Download and Install Visual Studio Code. https://code.visualstudio.com/Download
Set Up Version Control System: Install Git and configure it on your local machine. Create a GitHub account for hosting your repositories. Initialize a Git repository for your project and make your first commit. https://github.com
Install Necessary Programming Languages and Runtimes: Instal Python from http://wwww.python.org programming language required for your project and install their respective compilers, interpreters, or runtimes. Ensure you have the necessary tools to build and execute your code.
Install Package Managers: If applicable, install package managers like pip (Python).
Configure a Database (MySQL): Download and install MySQL database. https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/windows/installer/5.7.html
Set Up Development Environments and Virtualization (Optional): Consider using virtualization tools like Docker or virtual machines to isolate project dependencies and ensure consistent environments across different machines.
Explore Extensions and Plugins: Explore available extensions, plugins, and add-ons for your chosen text editor or IDE to enhance functionality, such as syntax highlighting, linting, code formatting, and version control integration.
Document Your Setup: Create a comprehensive document outlining the steps you've taken to set up your developer environment. Include any configurations, customizations, or troubleshooting steps encountered during the process.

#Deliverables:

Document detailing the setup process with step-by-step instructions and screenshots where necessary.
A GitHub repository containing a sample project initialized with Git and any necessary configuration files (e.g., .gitignore).
A reflection on the challenges faced during setup and strategies employed to overcome them.

#Submission: Submit your document and GitHub repository link through the designated platform or email to the instructor by the specified deadline.

#Evaluation Criteria:**

Completeness and accuracy of setup documentation.
Effectiveness of version control implementation.
Appropriateness of tools selected for the project requirements.
Clarity of reflection on challenges and solutions encountered.
Adherence to submission guidelines and deadlines.

Note: Feel free to reach out for clarification or assistance with any aspect of the assignment.

ASSIGNMENT RESPONSE:

Developer Environment Setup

Operating System

Installed Windows 10.

Text Editor / IDE

Installed Visual tudio Code from VS Code.
Installed extensions: Python, GitLens, Prettier, ESLint.

Version Control System

Installed Git from Git.
Configured Git with user name and email.
Created a GitHub account and initialized a repository.

Programming Languages and Runtimes

Installed Python from Python.org.

Package Managers

Verified pip installation.

Database Configuration

Installed MySQL from MySQL.

Extensions and Plugins

Installed VS Code extensions for enhanced functionality.

Challenges and Solutions

Faced issues with moving the virtual environment folder. Resolved by adding the folder to .gitignore.
Used deactivate command to deactivate virtual environment.

GitHub Repository

DjangoMayProject

edycram/se-assignment-1-setting-up-your-developer-environment-edycram