mac.install.guide

Download and install macOS and set up a Mac development environment.

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Setting Up Your Mac?

  1. Check the macOS version — See what's installed
  2. Download and install macOS Tahoe — Get the latest macOS
  3. Set up Your Mac (Like a Pro) — Expert configuration guide
  4. Install AI desktop apps: ChatGPT and Claude
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Homebrew

Install the Mac package manager. The foundation for most dev tool installations.

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Xcode Command Line Tools

Required for Homebrew and most development tools. Install without the full Xcode app.

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Python

Set up Python with uv, pyenv, or Homebrew. Manage versions and virtual environments.

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Java

Install the JDK for Mac development. OpenJDK, Oracle JDK, and version management.

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macOS

Upgrade to Tahoe, check your version, update or reinstall macOS.

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Terminal

Configure zsh, set up PATH, customize your shell environment.

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Ruby

Version management for Rails development. Install with rbenv, chruby, or asdf.

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Git

Install and configure Git. Set up GitHub authentication and credentials.

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For software developers

  1. How to use the terminal — Geeting the most from macOS with the command line
  2. Install Xcode Command Line Tools — Required for software development on a Mac
  3. Install Homebrew — A package manager to install command line software
  4. How to install: Python, Java, or Ruby for coding

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