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🟠 Workflow 2: Set Up Project (Once per Project)

This section provides step-by-step instructions to initialize a new Python project. These tasks include starting a project from scratch or using an existing template, setting up the project files, and creating a project virtual environment for development.

IMPORTANT: Complete all of Workflow 1 first.

Steps

  1. Start in GitHub
  2. Enable GitHub Pages
  3. Clone Repo To Your Machine
  4. Install Recommended VS Code Extensions
  5. Set up Virtual Environment (.venv)
  6. Git add-commit-push changes to GitHub
  7. Personalize project files

Important

  • These setup tasks are critical.
  • Verify each step works before proceeding.
  • Follow the steps carefully and in order.
  • For projects that use templates or examples, review the project first and understand the starting structure.

Pronounce Key Files and Folders Correctly

  • When you see .gitignore, say "Dot Git Ignore" file.
  • When you see .venv, say "Dot V E N V" folder.
  • When you see README.md, say "READ ME Dot M D" file.