diff --git a/docs/01.-Getting-Started.md b/docs/01.-Getting-Started.md index 05b87e9..1ba1041 100644 --- a/docs/01.-Getting-Started.md +++ b/docs/01.-Getting-Started.md @@ -2,10 +2,10 @@ To get started, make sure you have the following installed on your system: -- [Python 3.x](https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-3117/) (preferably 3.11) with pip +- [Python 3.x](https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-31210/) (preferably 3.12) with pip - Do NOT install python from the Microsoft store! This will cause issues with pip. - - Alternatively, you can use miniconda or uv if it's present on your system. + - Alternatively, you can use uv (preferred) or miniconda if it's present on your system. > [!NOTE] @@ -133,6 +133,18 @@ These are short-form instructions for other methods that users can use to instal > [!WARNING] > Using methods other than venv may not play nice with startup scripts. Using these methods indicates that you're an advanced user and know what you're doing. + +### Uv + +> [!NOTE] +> Uv is the preferred way to handle python. It's recommended to use it over conda and its derivatives. + +1. Install [Uv](https://docs.astral.sh/uv/getting-started/installation/#installation-methods) from astral's website +2. Continue installation steps from: + 1. [For Beginners](#for-beginners) - Step 3. The start scripts detect if uv is installed and runs the appropriate commands. + 2. [For Advanced Users](#For-advanced-users) - Step 3 + + ### Conda 1. Install [Miniconda3](https://docs.conda.io/projects/miniconda/en/latest/miniconda-other-installer-links.html) with python 3.11 as your base python