diff --git a/doc/Github.md b/doc/Github.md index a59f574cfb..efee32d5ba 100644 --- a/doc/Github.md +++ b/doc/Github.md @@ -24,13 +24,5 @@ Please pull in any changes from the project repository and merge them with your Also - **test your changes**. Don't assume that a simple fix won't break something else. If possible get an experienced Friendica developer to review the code. -**Vagrant** - -[Vagrant](https://www.vagrantup.com/) is a virtualization solution for developers. No need to setup up a webserver etc. before actually starting. Vagrant creates a virtual machine (an Ubuntu 12.04) for you that you can just run inside VirtualBox and start to work directly on Friendica. What you need to do: - -1. Install VirtualBox and vagrant. -2. git clone Friendica (note the Vagrantfile inside). -3. Run vagrant up, have some patience. -4. Run vagrant ssh to log into the virtual machine. -5. It depends on the network setup of your host and virtual box guest how you reach the friendica web interface of the VM. +Check out how to work with [our Vagrant](help/Vagrant) to save a lot of setup time! diff --git a/doc/Home.md b/doc/Home.md index 62fd216659..031bec8058 100644 --- a/doc/Home.md +++ b/doc/Home.md @@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ Friendica Documentation and Resources * [Where to get started?](help/Developers-Intro) * [Help on Github](help/Github) +* [Help on Vagrant](help/Vagrant) * [How to translate Friendica](help/translations) * [Bugs and Issues](help/Bugs-and-Issues) diff --git a/doc/Vagrant.md b/doc/Vagrant.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..dec8112edc --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/Vagrant.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +Vagrant for Friendica Developers +=================== + +* [Home](help) + +[Vagrant](https://www.vagrantup.com/) is a virtualization solution for developers. No need to setup up a webserver, database etc. before actually starting. Vagrant creates a virtual machine (an Ubuntu 12.04) for you that you can just run inside VirtualBox and start to work directly on Friendica. What you need to do: + +1. Install VirtualBox and vagrant. +2. Git clone your Friendica repository. Inside, you'll find a "Vagrantfile" and some scripts in the utils folder. +3. Run "vagrant up" from inside the friendica clone. Be patient: When it runs for the first time, it downloads an Ubuntu Server image. +4. Run "vagrant ssh" to log into the virtual machine to log in to the VM. +5. Open 192.168.22.10 in a browser to finish the Friendica installation. The mysql database is called "friendica", the mysql user and password both are "root". +6. Work on Friendica's code in your git clone on your machine (not in the VM). +7. Check the changes in your browser in the VM. Debug via the "vagrant ssh" login. +8. Commit and push your changes directly back to Github.