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🚀 Getting Started as a Developer
Welcome! 👋
This guide is designed for junior developers or anyone who wants to learn the basics needed to work on modern TypeScript projects — especially those that follow the patterns used in the Socle Commun ecosystem.
You don’t need to know much yet — we’ll start from the beginning.
🎯 What is this documentation for?
Before jumping into any real-world project (especially structured ones like Socle Commun), you need to be comfortable with a few essential tools and concepts.
This documentation will help you learn:
- ✅ How to use the terminal / command line
- ✅ How to write and run TypeScript code
- ✅ How to use Git and GitHub like a pro
- ✅ How to organize your code in clean, logical folders
- ✅ How to understand the structure of a real-world project
This is not a tutorial about Socle Commun directly — it's the training you need before you're ready for it.
🧰 Tools we will use
Here are the main tools and technologies you’ll learn in this guide:
| Tool | What it's for |
|---|---|
VS Code | Code editor |
Terminal | Running commands, navigating files |
Git | Saving and sharing your code |
GitHub | Hosting your projects online |
Node.js | Running JavaScript / TypeScript |
TypeScript | Writing clean and safe code |
Don't worry — we’ll guide you through installing and using each one.
🧠 How this guide works
Each chapter is short, focused on one thing at a time, and includes:
- 🔹 Simple explanations (no fancy words)
- 🔹 Copy/paste examples to try
- 🔹 Mini exercises when it makes sense
You can follow it on your own at your own pace.
If you’re reading this as part of a workshop or mentorship, great! You’re in good hands.
📦 What you’ll learn (summary)
- Using the terminal – basic navigation, commands, and habits
- Installing and writing TypeScript
- Understanding Git and GitHub workflows
- Organizing a project like a professional
- Creating and running your first real app
By the end, you’ll be able to clone a project like Socle Commun and know what’s going on 💪