Installing-Jekyll-Step-by-Step.md

Installing Jekyll

In order to install Jekyll on your Mac you need to install a couple of things first. One is Homebrew, Ruby and then Jekyll.

If this sounds like Spanish don't worry its not.

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1. Download Xcode from App Store

Go to the App Store and download Xcode and Install.

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2. Install Additional Components

It may ask you to install additional components. Install these also. Once this has been installed. Close Xcode.

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3. Open Terminal. Terminal What? Go to Applications > Utilities > Terminal.

Its a black icon like this.

When you open terminal it looks this this. TOTALLY MATRIX MAN.

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4. Installing homebrew: Use this command in terminal

(/usr/bin/ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)")

Some crazy Matrix type stuff should begin to happen. Don't worry this is completely normal. You might need to hit enter to continue or input your password.

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5. Install ruby: Use this command in terminal

brew install ruby

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6. Install Jekyll: Use this command in terminal

sudo gem install jekyll bundler

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7. Installation Complete

Hooray! Installation should be finished. To check you can run the command

jekyll-v

This will show which version of Jekyll you are running. Should be Jekyll 3.5.2