decosoftware/deco-ide

Make the install process less intrusive, reasonably usable across platforms (OSX, Windows, Linux).

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#16 opened on May 25, 2016

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Description

Moving the discussion here from #4

Right now the installers Scripts/postinstall script does a lot of weird, semi-intrusive stuff. It would be better if we could achieve the same outcome (of bringing in node, watchman, setting up folders, etc) in a way that minimally impacts the system and reduces the work necessary to support all operating systems.

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Tech stack
javascriptreact nativenodejsshell
Domain
desktopdeveloper experiencetooling
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
needs investigation
Prerequisites
Basic shell scriptingCross platform concepts
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
20
Research direction
The issue discusses making the postinstall script less intrusive and cross platform. Currently, Scripts/postinstall performs system modifications. The goal is to achieve the same outcome minimally impacting the system and supporting all OS. Research should start by examining the current script, reviewing comment #4 for context, and proposing a design that avoids invasive operations, perhaps using standard package managers or universal installers.