Setup instructions for developer machine (Ruby)

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My setup for Rails dev on OS X Lion

1. Back up

   A few things to think about:

   • media
     • photos, music, and videos should all be on external drive
   • projects/code
     • make sure all Git repos are pushed up
     • make sure dotfile repos are pushed
   • prefs in Dropbox
     • iTerm/Terminal
     • Adium/iChat
     • Propane
     • PandoraOne
     • Things
     • LaunchBar
     • Divvy
     • 1Password

2. Clean install of OS X Lion

   • Boot machine from Lion thumb drive (hold option during startup)
   • Open Disk Utility and erase primary HD
   • Begin installation process

3. Run Software Update (or be interrupted later)

4. System Preferences

   • General
     • turn off LCD font smoothing (it makes text puffy)
     • uncheck "Restore windows when quitting and re-opening apps"
   • Spotlight
     • remove/change keyboard shortcuts
   • Keyboard
     • fastest key repeat
     • shortest delay until repeat
     • map caps lock to control
     • enable full keyboard access to all controls
   • Trackpad
     • enable tap to click
   • Universal Access
     • enable access for assistive devices
     • zoom options -> check use scroll wheel with modifier keys to zoom

5. Install Xcode from App Store

6. Install command line tools for Xcode

   • In Xcode preferences, downloads tab

7. Install DropBox

8. Install QuickSilver/Launchbar/Alfred (optional)

9. Install MacVim

10. Configure shell for Zsh (zshenv tip)

    chsh -s /bin/zsh
    sudo mv /etc/zshenv /etc/zshrc
    

11. Install Homebrew

    brew update
    brew install autoconf automake
    brew install https://raw.github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-dupes/master/apple-gcc42.rb
    brew doctor
    

    • (ref)

12. Install Git and Ack

    brew install git ack
    

13. Authenticate machine with Github

    ssh-keygen -t rsa
    

    Press enter to accept default name. Provide a memorable passphrase (or leave blank for pairing).

    cat ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub | pbcopy
    

    Paste ssh key into your github account

14. Symlink dotfiles

    cd ~
    mkdir -p projects
    cd projects
    git clone git@github.com:edgecase/pairing-config.git
    cd pairing-config
    rake
    
    cd ~/projects
    git clone git@github.com:edgecase/vim-config.git
    cd vim-config
    rake
    

    Open Vim and run :BundleInstall

15. Symlink dotfile customizations

    cd ~/projects
    git clone git@github.com:adamlogic/vim-custom-config.git
    ln -s ~/.vim/custom_config ~/projects/vim-custom-config
    
    ln -s ~/.zsh/custom.zsh ~/Dropbox/AppSupport/custom.zsh
    

16. Install RVM

    rvm install 1.9.2
    rvm install 1.9.3
    rvm 1.9.3 --default
    

17. Install MySQL

    brew install mysql
    

    Follow instructions printed after install (mysql_install_db and launchctl)

18. Install Postgres

    brew install postgresql
    

    Follow instructions printed after install (initdb and launchctl)

19. Install remaining apps and sync prefs w/Dropbox