Prerequisites
To get started with Change Maker V3.8.1, ensure you have the following prerequisites:
General Requirements
- Internet Connection: Required for initial setup to download the latest versions of the software.
- Memory: Minimum 2GB RAM. 4GB RAM is recommended.
- Disk Space: Around 10GB of free disk space; more or less depending on size of website build. (instalation size is ~1GB).
Necessary: Docker and Docker Compose
Change Maker uses Docker and Docker Compose for containerization. Follow the instructions below to install Docker and Docker Compose on your platform.
Windows
- Install Docker Desktop for Windows:
- Download and install Docker Desktop from Docker's official site.
- Ensure WSL 2 is enabled (Docker Desktop will guide you through this process).
Mac
- Install Docker Desktop for Mac:
- Download and install Docker Desktop from Docker's official site.
- Docker Desktop supports both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.
Linux
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Install Docker:
- Follow the instructions on Docker's official site to install Docker using your package manager.
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Install Docker Compose:
- If Docker Compose is not included with your Docker installation, follow the instructions on Docker Compose's official site to install it.
Recommended: Obsidian
Obsidian is a powerful markdown editor that can be used to edit the documentation files. It is not required, but it is recommended for a better editing experience.
More info on configurint Obsidian can be found here.
Power User: Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code is a powerful code editor that can be used to edit the source code. Visual Code Studio, if properly configured, is the fastest method to generate a site. Built in AI allows your to edit your entire codebase using plain language prompts. It is not required, but it is recommended for a better coding experience.