Journey
My Coding Journey
Tools and Setup
Terminal & File Management
Using the Linux terminal was essential for navigating and managing my project files. Some of the key commands I used were:
cd– change directorymkdir– create a folderls– list files
These commands were crucial for keeping my project organized and efficient.
Installing Developer Tools with Ubuntu Linux
I installed necessary developer tools using Ubuntu’s apt package manager. Key commands I used include:
sudo apt update– updates the package listsudo apt install <package_name>– installs specific tools like Python and Ruby
Setting Up Python Environment
To keep my project dependencies organized, I set up a virtual environment for Python:
python3 -m venv venv– creates an isolated environmentsource venv/bin/activate– activates the environment
This helped me keep my project dependencies separate from the system’s global packages.
Installing Python Packages
With the virtual environment active, I used pip to install the necessary packages for my project:
pip install -r requirements.txt– installs everything listed in the requirements file
Ruby and Jekyll Setup
To run Jekyll for GitHub Pages, I installed the required Ruby gems using:
bundle install– installs the necessary Ruby packages
This set up my local environment for creating and testing the website.
Launching the Local Server
I used the command make to run the local server, allowing me to preview my website at http://127.0.0.1:4000. This was crucial for testing changes before pushing them live.
Syncing with GitHub
After making updates, I saved my changes using Git:
git commit -m "insert message"– commits my changesgit push– pushes the changes to the remote repository
GitHub Pages then automatically rebuilds the site with the new changes.
This journey has helped me understand the importance of organization and attention to detail in coding projects.