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🟢 Workflow A: Set Up Machine (Once per machine)

Set up a machine for professional Python projects. Do this just once per machine (or periodically to update tools).

WHY? Professional Python projects depend on several tools working together: - GitHub stores projects, - Git tracks changes, - Python runs the code, and - local folders keep work organized. These setup steps reduce avoidable errors later. Most project problems are easier to solve when the machine, tools, folders, and Git identity have been configured correctly. For best results, complete each step carefully and ensure things are working as expected before continuing.

Steps

  1. Create GitHub Account
  2. View File Extensions and Hidden Files and Folders
  3. Install Tools: Linux/WSL or macOS or Windows
  4. Configure Git with name and email
  5. Create Repos/ Folder (to store GitHub projects)
  6. Verify

Important

  • These setup tasks are critical.
  • Verify each step works before proceeding.