Day 2: Getting My Hands Dirty - Setting Up Shop

 

Day 2 is all about getting a local Sitecore development environment up and running. This can be a bit of a rite of passage for Sitecore developers, so let's see how it goes!

What I'm Learning Today:

• Local Installation (The Traditional Route): I'm going the traditional route for now, using the Sitecore Install Assistant (SIA). It looks like there are prerequisites like .NET Framework, ASP.NET Core Hosting Bundle, and SQL Server. The official installation guide seems pretty comprehensive (and necessary!): Find the installation guide for your specific Sitecore version on the main Sitecore Documentation page: https://doc.sitecore.com/
• Key Tools - Initial Setup:
  • Sitecore CLI: Installed this using the .NET CLI. Seems like it's going to be my go-to for tasks like serializing items and deploying code. Get started with Sitecore CLI on the Sitecore Documentation page: https://doc.sitecore.com/
  • Sitecore for Visual Studio: Just installed this extension in Visual Studio. It adds Sitecore project templates and helps with connecting to my local instance. Look for information on "Sitecore Developer Tools" or "Sitecore for Visual Studio" on the Sitecore Documentation page: https://doc.sitecore.com/
    

My Day 2 Takeaways:

• Setting up a local Sitecore instance can be a bit involved, so following the official documentation closely is key. Patience is definitely a virtue here!
• Sitecore CLI looks like a powerful tool for automating Sitecore tasks.
• The Visual Studio extension appears to make development within my familiar IDE much smoother.

Next Steps: Tomorrow, the fun begins! I'm finally going to start playing with SXA components in the Experience Editor. Let's see what these pre-built goodies can do!

Follow along: https://learning.sitecore.com/learn/learning_plan/view/50/xm-cloud-for-jss-headless-developers.

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