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Setting Up a Development Environment on Steam Deck

Ian Wootten via YouTube

Overview

Explore the possibilities of coding on a Steam Deck in this 24-minute video tutorial. Learn how to set up a functional development environment on the portable gaming device, covering topics such as SteamOS, installing Homebrew, Python setup, PyEnv usage, Docker installation, and Visual Studio Code configuration. Discover solutions for working with virtual environments, addressing path and shell issues, and troubleshooting Docker-related problems. Gain insights into using the VSCode integrated terminal and draw conclusions about the viability of coding on a Steam Deck.

Syllabus

Introduction
Notes on SteamOS
Installing brew
Python setup
Attempting to use PyEnv
Installing Docker
Visual Studio Code
Pipenv and Virtual Environments
Path/Shell Issues
Docker Issues
VSCode Integrated Terminal
Conclusion

Taught by

Ian Wootten

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