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# Windows Install Scripts for Real Programmers
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This is a collection of automated installer scripts for "real programmers." These scripts will
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install various base packages most programmers need, and then specific packages you'll need to work
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in the language you choose. The scripts are based on [Chris Titus' Winutil](https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil) but redesigned to allow you to run the script as a normal user and becoming admin as needed. If you want more software then check out Chris' very nice script.
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> __WARNING__ No read this! __BIG WARNING IF YOU DON'T READ YOU ARE A TOTAL MORON__ The instructions
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> here are a prototype. The scripts are here for you to try, but they are _not installed on my
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> website yet._ It's only up right now for review by people who know these languages better than me.
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## How to Use It
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First, you run the `base.ps1` script to get an initial setup of basic things all other languages
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need. This allows you to then install any other languages very quickly:
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```shell
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irm https://learncodethehardway.com/setup/base.ps1 -outfile base.ps1
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powershell -executionpolicy bypass .\base.ps1
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```
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After this script runs you should be ready, but close this PowerShell instance and start a new one
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just in case. Then run this:
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```shell
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irm https://learncodethehardway.com/setup/python.ps1 -outfile python.ps1
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powershell -executionpolicy bypass .\python.ps1
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```
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If you get an error that "Chocolatey is not installed" then you forgot to close your PowerShell and
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start a new one. It's because the PATH needs to be reset because Windows is dumb.
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You can also use `winget` and/or `choco` to install what you want manually. See the instructions
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below for your language to learn how to do that, or get the script and just look at it. Usually the
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only thing each language script does is run some `winget` commands.
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## Base Packages
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The `base.ps1` script installs the following packages:
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* [winget](https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli) -- Package installer created by Microsoft.
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* [chocolatey](https://chocolatey.org/) -- Additional package installer.
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* [git](https://git-scm.com/) -- Installed via winget.
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* [Windows Terminal](https://github.com/microsoft/terminal) -- The new Terminal package for Windows 10/11.
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* [CMake](https://cmake.org/) -- Used in quite a lot of builds for plugins in other languages.
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* [Visual C++ Redist 2015+](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=48145) -- Also used in a lot of builds and runtimes.
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* [Geany](https://www.geany.org/) -- A nice cross platform basic programmer's editor.
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* [winlibs](https://winlibs.com/) -- The GCC toolchain compiled for Windows.
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* [wizfile](https://antibody-software.com/wizfile/) -- An insanely useful file search tool, so useful I just include it always.
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* [sqlite3](https://www.sqlite.org/) -- Another insanely useful tool that seems to be used in lots of projects.
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* [ugrep](https://github.com/Genivia/ugrep) -- Another very useful tool for simply searching in files. If you want regular GNU grep
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then start an Administrator Terminal and type `winget install GnuWin32.Grep`.
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This sets you up with most things every programmer needs no matter what language, and if you already
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installed something it will be skipped or upgraded instead. If you don't want to install something,
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just edit the script at the end and remove that line.
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Each language specific script then installs additional packages. Also, these scripts should be
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compatible with each other since they won't install things more than once.
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### `cpp.ps1` for C/C++
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This script is meant for C/C++ programming and installs the following:
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* [conan](https://conan.io) -- A very useful C++ package system that helps get access to C++ libraries.
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* [meson](https://mesonbuild.com/) -- So far the best cross platform build tool I've found, but it does have it's own problems.
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I also recommend you install [vcpkg](https://github.com/microsoft/vcpkg) to get access to even more C++ packages. Meson and CMake should use vcpkg installed packages.
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To install yourself run:
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```shell
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choco install winlibs
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choco install conan
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choco install meson
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```
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The `winlibs` command is just to make sure it gets installed for people who don't use the `base.ps1`
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script or if that script changes and doesn't install it as a base component. That means it may do
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nothing since you already have `winlibs`.
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### Either `nodejs.ps1` or `bunjs.ps1` for JavaScript
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The `nodejs.ps1` script installs:
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* [NodeJS LTS](https://nodejs.org/en) -- I default to the LTS version but you can change it to the
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latest if you want.
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To install this manually do:
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```shell
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winget install OpenJS.NodeJS.LTS
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```
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You can also install the latest version by using `OpenJS.NodeJS` instead of `OpenJS.NodeJS.LTS`.
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The `bunjs.ps1` script installs:
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* [Bun.js](https://bun.sh/) -- Keep in mind that I do not use this and I'm only including it to be
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complete. If you have suggestions to improve this installer then let me know.
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```shell
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winget install Oven-sh.Bun
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```
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### `python.ps1` for Python
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* [Anaconda](https://www.anaconda.com/) -- This is mostly because I use it in my course, so feel free to edit the script and not install this.
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* [Python 3](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9ncvdn91xzqp?hl=en-mt&gl=MT) -- Yes, the one from the Microsoft store because it's the only Python installer that seems to be "allowed" to place itself in the PATH despite every other installer saying this is basically illegal.
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To install yourseful run:
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```shell
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winget install Anaconda.Anaconda3
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winget install Python.Python.3.12
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```
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### `ruby.ps1` for Ruby
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* [ruby](https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/) -- I'm actually not very up on Ruby these days so advice on
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the script welcome.
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To install this yourself do:
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```shell
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winget install RubyInstallerTeam.Ruby.3.2
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```
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There is an alternative package that installs a "dev kit" but I'm not sure how this will interact
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with the `winlibs` package and other things installed so far. If you have any information on which
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one to use let me know.
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```shell
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winget install RubyInstallerTeam.RubyWithDevKit.3.2
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```
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### `go.ps1` for Go
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* [go](https://go.dev/) -- The Go language.
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To install this yourself use:
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```shell
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winget install GoLang.Go
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```
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### `zig.ps1` for Zig
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* [Zig](https://ziglang.org/) -- The Zig language.
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* [zigtools.zls](https://github.com/zigtools/zls) -- Zig Language Server.
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To install this yourself use:
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```shell
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winget install zig.zig
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winget install zigtools.zls
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```
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### `crystal.ps1` for Crystal
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* [Crystal](https://crystal-lang.org/) -- The base crystal language.
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To install this yourself use:
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```shell
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winget install CrystalLang.Crystal
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```
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## The `bigtest.ps1` Script
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There's a test script that you can run if you want to install all scripts from the git repo to test
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it. You
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use it like this:
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```shell
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irm https://git.learnjsthehardway.com/learn-code-the-hard-way/lcthw-windows-installers/raw/branch/master/base.ps1 -outfile base.ps1
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powershell -executionpolicy bypass .\base.ps1
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```
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Then close your PowerShell to ensure you get the `winget` and `choco` installs. Then run the
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`bigtest.ps1` script and be sure to stay near your computer to keep entering your password:
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```shell
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irm https://git.learnjsthehardway.com/learn-code-the-hard-way/lcthw-windows-installers/raw/branch/master/bigtest.ps1 -outfile bigtest.ps1
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powershell -executionpolicy bypass .\bigtest.ps1
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```
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After that you'll have every language I've figured out. Be sure to email
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help@learncodethehardway.com and tell me if it worked or not for you.
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## Contributing Installers
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If you have a language that needs this kind of installer then feel free to grab one of these and
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modify it. If you can test that works and want me to include it then do a patch or pull request
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with your new script and I'll take a look. Due to the unsafe nature of these scripts I'll only be
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accepting PRs from people with an identifiable presence online, an actual face picture, and full
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real name. Basically, if I can't get you arrested for trying to hack people then I won't accept
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your script.
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Be sure to test your scripts under the following conditions:
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1. Windows Home 10 -- Remember, the point is to make it easy for anyone to get your language, so Windows Pro is a non-starter.
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2. As a __non-admin__ user. This is important, as if your script only runs as administrator then it's dead on arrival.
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3. Users will have a second account that is admin which they can enter a password for, and the scripts currently automatically switch to administrator as needed.
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