Installation Guide for Windows

This guide will walk you through installing the software you need for Web Development class on a Windows computer.

What You'll Install

Phoenix Code - Your code editor for writing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Git - Version control software for tracking changes and publishing to GitHub

Installing Phoenix Code

Step 1: Download Phoenix Code

Go to https://phcode.io/
Click the Download button for Windows
The installer file will download (usually to your Downloads folder)

Step 2: Run the Installer

Locate the downloaded file (likely named something like PhoenixCode-Setup.exe)
Double-click the installer file
If Windows asks "Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?", click Yes
Follow the installation wizard:
- Accept the license agreement
- Choose the default installation location (recommended)
- Keep the default options selected
- Click Install
Wait for the installation to complete
Click Finish

Step 3: Launch Phoenix Code

Phoenix Code should open automatically after installation
If not, find it in your Start Menu and click to open
You may see a security warning the first time - click Run to continue

You're done installing Phoenix Code!

Installing Git

Step 1: Download Git

Go to https://git-scm.com/downloads
Click Download for Windows
The installer will download automatically

Step 2: Run the Git Installer

Locate the downloaded file (likely named something like Git-2.xx.x-64-bit.exe)
Double-click the installer file
If Windows asks for permission, click Yes

Step 3: Installation Options

The Git installer will ask you many questions. Here are the recommended settings:

Information page:

Click Next

Select Destination Location:

Keep the default location
Click Next

Select Components:

Keep all default options checked
Click Next

Select Start Menu Folder:

Keep the default
Click Next

Choosing the default editor used by Git:

Select your preference (you can leave it as the default)
Click Next

Adjusting the name of the initial branch in new repositories:

Select "Let Git decide"
Click Next

Adjusting your PATH environment:

Select "Git from the command line and also from 3rd-party software" (should be selected by default)
Click Next

Choosing the SSH executable:

Select "Use bundled OpenSSH"
Click Next

Choosing HTTPS transport backend:

Select "Use the OpenSSL library"
Click Next

Configuring the line ending conversions:

Select "Checkout Windows-style, commit Unix-style line endings" (default)
Click Next

Configuring the terminal emulator to use with Git Bash:

Select "Use MinTTY" (default)
Click Next

Choose the default behavior of 'git pull':

Select "Default (fast-forward or merge)"
Click Next

Choose a credential helper:

Select "Git Credential Manager"
Click Next

Configuring extra options:

Keep defaults checked
Click Next

Configuring experimental options:

Leave unchecked
Click Install

Step 4: Complete Installation

Wait for installation to complete
Click Finish

Step 5: Verify Git is Installed

Press Windows key + R
Type cmd and press Enter
In the command prompt window, type:
```
git --version
```
Press Enter
You should see something like git version 2.xx.x

If you see the version number, Git is installed correctly!

Next Steps

You're all set with software installation!

Next, complete the GitHub Account Setup guide, which will walk you through:

Configuring Git with your name and email
Generating SSH keys
Creating your GitHub account
Cloning your first project

If you have any problems with installation, let your teacher know in class.

Troubleshooting

Phoenix Code won't open:

Right-click the Phoenix Code icon and select "Run as administrator"
Check if Windows Defender or antivirus is blocking it

Git command not found:

Restart your computer and try the verification step again
Make sure you selected the correct PATH option during installation

Installation failed:

Make sure you have administrator privileges on your computer
Try downloading the installer again (the download may have been corrupted)
Ask your teacher for help in class