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title: "For New Coders"
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description: "Welcome to Cline, your AI-powered coding companion! This guide will help you quickly set up your development environment and begin your coding journey with ease."
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---
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> 💡 **Tip:** If you're completely new to coding, take your time with each step. There's no rush — Cline is here to guide you!
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### 🚀 Getting Started
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Before you jump into coding, make sure you have these essentials ready:
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#### 1. **VS Code**
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A popular, free, and powerful code editor.
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- [Download VS Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/)
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📺 **Recommended YouTube Tutorial:** [How to Install VS Code](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlIzFUI1QGA)
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> ✅ **Pro Tip:** Install VS Code in your Applications folder (macOS) or Program Files (Windows) for easy access from your dock or start menu.
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#### 2. **Essential Development Tools**
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Basic software required for coding efficiently:
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- Homebrew (macOS)
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- Node.js
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- Git
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👉 Follow our detailed guide on Installing Essential Development Tools with step-by-step help from Cline.
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📺 **Recommended YouTube Tutorials:**
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- **For macOS:**
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- [Install Homebrew on Mac](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwGNgVbqasc)
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- [Install Git on MacOS 2024](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4qsvQ5IqWk)
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- [Install Node.js on Mac (M1 | M2 | M3)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8H4wolRFBk)
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- **For Windows:**
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- [Install Git on Windows 10/11 (2024)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjxv1HuRQy0)
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- [Install Node.js in Windows 10/11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCgAuOYpJd0)
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> ⚠️ **Note:** If you run into permission issues during installation, try running your terminal or command prompt as an administrator.
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#### 3. **Organize Your Projects**
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Create a dedicated folder named `Cline` in your Documents folder for all your coding projects:
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- **macOS:** `/Users/[your-username]/Documents/Cline`
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- **Windows:** `C:\Users\[your-username]\Documents\Cline`
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Inside your `Cline` folder, structure projects clearly:
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- `Documents/Cline/workout-app` _(e.g., for a fitness tracking app)_
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- `Documents/Cline/portfolio-website` _(e.g., to showcase your work)_
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> 💡 **Tip:** Keeping your projects organized from the start will save you time and confusion later!
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#### 4. **Install the Cline VS Code Extension**
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Enhance your coding workflow by installing the Cline extension directly within VS Code:
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- Get Started with Cline Extension Tutorial
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📺 **Recommended YouTube Tutorial:** [How To Install Extensions in VS Code](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7trgwZa-mk)
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> ✅ **Pro Tip:** After installing, reload VS Code to ensure the extension is activated properly.
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🎉 You're all set! Dive in and start coding smarter and faster with **Cline**.
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