If the previous method blows up and doesn't work, try the manual steps below:

  • Install Atom
    • Download Atom from the Atom website.
    • Install and run it.
    • Run Atom > Install Shell Commands.
    • Run Atom > Preferences and install the Atom Lint package.
  • Install Google Chrome (download)
  • Install Alfred (download)
    • Optional but useful
  • Install ScreenHero (download)
    • You will have to sign up for an account
    • Add "cndreisbach" as a contact
  • Install XCode Command Line Tools
    • Go to the Apple Developer Downloads site.
    • You will have to register.
    • Look for "Command Line Tools (OS X Mavericks) for XCode."
    • Download it, run it, and follow all the prompts.
    • Your teacher may provide this file to reduce downloads.
  • Install Homebrew
    • Open up Terminal
    • Paste ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.github.com/Homebrew/homebrew/go/install)"
    • Run brew doctor
  • Install rbenv & ruby-build
    • brew install ruby-build rbenv
    • echo 'if which rbenv > /dev/null; then eval "$(rbenv init -)"; fi' >> ~/.profile
  • Install ruby 2.1.1
    • Close and reopen iTerm.
    • rbenv install 2.1.1
    • Stretch
    • rbenv global 2.1.1
  • Install pry and highline gems
    • gem install pry highline
  • Install nodejs
    • brew install nodejs
  • Install git
    • brew install git
  • Create an SSH key
    • ssh-keygen
  • Register for a GitHub account