Installing Coder on Windows 10

Overview

Coder is a web-based Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that allows developers to code remotely from anywhere. This tutorial will walk you through the steps to install Coder on a Windows 10 machine.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:

• A Windows 10 machine
• Administrative privileges on the machine
• A supported browser such as Chrome, Firefox or Safari

Steps to Install Coder

1. Open your preferred browser and go to https://coder.com/.
2. Click on the "Get Started" button on the homepage.
3. Scroll down to the "Self-Host" section and click on the "Download" button for the Windows version.
4. Double-click on the downloaded .exe file to launch the installer.
5. Click on the "Next" button on the welcome screen.
6. Read the End User License Agreement, select the "I accept the agreement" option, and click on the "Next" button.
7. Choose the installation directory for Coder or leave the default directory, and click on the "Next" button.
8. Choose the components you want to install, and click on the "Next" button.
9. Choose the Start Menu folder for the Coder shortcuts, and click on the "Next" button.
10. Choose any additional tasks you would like to complete, and click on the "Next" button.
11. Review your installation settings, and click on the "Install" button.
12. Wait for the installation to complete, and click on the "Finish" button to exit the installer.

Accessing Coder

1. Launch Coder using the shortcut created during the installation process or by searching for "Coder" in your Start menu.
2. The first time you launch Coder, you will need to create a user account. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your account.
3. Once you have logged in, you can create a new workspace or join an existing one.
4. In the workspace, you can start coding and collaborating with others remotely.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Coder on your Windows 10 machine. You can now use Coder to code remotely from anywhere.

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