Local IDE Configuration
Aptana
Checklist
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Node.js
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JDK
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Aptana IDE
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Git
More may be added as we grow.
Getting Node.js
- Minimum: http://go.aptana.com/installer_nodejs_windows
- Or: download from https://nodejs.org 4.5.0 is fine
- Follow Standard installation instructions
Mac or PC
Navigate Right for PC
Down for MAC
JDK Mac
Firefox
To use the run command for web items download and install Firefox.
not required but will have to manually open web files via Finder. Class will be using the run command
Aptana.com
Verify installation
Create Workspace
Name Optional.
Use Default option is also optional.
This will auto load this workspace.
Not recommended if you want a personal workspace.
The Environment
Testing the Environment
Create New Project
Call it Test
Create New Folder called public
Create a new file called
index.html
after clicking next remove the
use template check then finish.
Side bar should look like below.
double click index and fill out as follows:
Save file (cmd+S)
Click Run>Run
Firefox is required for this to work.
Successful test:
Aptana.com
Workspace
- Update the default to PVDCodeCamp
- The "Use Default" option is optional
- will auto open this workspace next time you run Aptana if enabled.
- not recommended so a personal workspace can be created later on
File Tree
Editor section
Terminal/Console
Verify Node in Terminal
- Click Terminal in bottom window
- Type:
- node -v
- enter
- verify a version appears.
Create A Test Web Project
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Left Sidebar
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Right Click on project
select new>file
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create public folder
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right click folder
select new>file
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File name should be index.html
side bar should match above
Open index.html edit to match below:
Save file
Run menu>Run
Success should see:
Local IDE Config Aptana
By cliffc
Local IDE Config Aptana
This will walk you through setting up Aptana on your computer.
