Windows Setup Guide For Dummies

[Taialt97]

This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough for setting up a GP2040-CE development environment on a Windows machine. It covers everything from software installations to environment configurations, making use of the Raspberry Pi Pico SDK installer to simplify the process. Ideal for beginners, the guide aims to make your setup experience as straightforward as possible.

[InfraredAces]

I believe the title should be reworded in a more professional manner if kept at all. It's a bit demeaning and seems out of place in documentation.

I also think there needs to be a decision on whether this should replace the existing instructions for Windows set up. Having it be an addition seems unnecessarily confusing, especially when you have the Linux instructions in between.

[Taialt97]

I'll update the title. As for organizing the instructions, it might be best to create separate pages for Windows, Linux, and Mac development. This allows for easier, independent updates for each platform. I can then revamp the Windows page to make it more accessible for beginners.

[deeebug]

I believe the title should be reworded in a more professional manner if kept at all. It's a bit demeaning and seems out of place in documentation.

I also think there needs to be a decision on whether this should replace the existing instructions for Windows set up. Having it be an addition seems unnecessarily confusing, especially when you have the Linux instructions in between.

On the topic of replacing the existing one, that one could be still kept as a full manual setup. It might give some troubleshooting insights or would be good for users who already have certain components installed and just want to get the SDK and whatnot. Perhaps call it, With Installer and Without Installer (Manual Setup).

[Taialt97]

Sounds like a plan. Still, I think that splitting the page into multiple OS pages could make it clearer and easier to understand overall. You could visit the setup page, select your operating system, and avoid getting lost among unfamiliar OS. I can make two versions for you to choose from: one with separate pages and one with everything remaining as it is now but with the addition of "With Installer and Without Installer (Manual Setup)".

[Taialt97]

I tried the three-page approach, but it didn't turn out well. I've consolidated everything onto one page with all the methods.

[Taialt97]

Most of the spaces and capital letters probably came from the editor I'm using. I will know for future projects to turn off the auto-spacing and corrections to avoid mistakes. Other than that, I've changed everything that you've mentioned. Thanks :D

[arntsonl]

Looks good. I'll add any spaces above sections if we need them.