Linux + Windows guide

FAQ/StoringProjects.md

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-# Project Storage Best Practices
+## Project Storage Best Practices On Windows
 
-## 1. Primary Drive Storage
+### 1. Primary Drive Storage
 
 Store projects on your main internal SSD (e.g., `C:\ Drive`) for improved performance and reliability:
 - **SSD Benefits**: Faster read/write speeds, enhanced project load times, and reduced risk of mechanical failure.
 
-## 2. Avoid External Drives
+### 2. Avoid External Drives
 
 While external drives are convenient, they’re prone to degradation, especially HDDs. Instead:
 - Opt for internal SSDs or high-quality USB 3.0 drives if external storage is needed.
 
-## 3. Organized Directory Structure
+### 3. Organized Directory Structure
 
 Create a clear folder hierarchy, like `Documents/BMD_Projects`, to keep projects organized:
 - **Example**:
   ```plaintext
   C:\Users\YourName\Documents\BMD_Projects\ProjectName
   ```
 
-## 4. Use Version Control
+### 4. Use Version Control
 
 Integrate Git or other VCS tools to manage versions and avoid redundant copies:
 - **Recommendation**: Use platforms like GitHub or Bitbucket for cloud versioning.
 Here’s an in-depth guide to setting up and using version control for your project:
 
 Version control tracks changes to your project files, making it easy to manage updates, collaborate, and revert to previous versions. **Git** is a widely used version control system, and **GitHub** provides a remote repository option. Here’s how to set up version control:
 
-### Step 1: Install Git
+#### Step 1: Install Git
 1. Download Git from [git-scm.com](https://git-scm.com/) and follow the installation instructions.
 2. Configure Git by running the following commands in your terminal:
     ```bash
     git config --global user.name "Your Name"
     git config --global user.email "your-email@example.com"
     ```
 
-### Step 2: Initialize Git in Your Project Directory
+#### Step 2: Initialize Git in Your Project Directory
 1. Open a terminal in your project folder and initialize Git:
     ```bash
     cd path/to/your/project
     git init
     ```
 2. This creates a `.git` folder to track changes.
 
-### Step 3: Create a Repository on GitHub
+#### Step 3: Create a Repository on GitHub
 1. Go to [GitHub](https://github.com/) and create a new repository for your project.
 2. Copy the repository URL for setup.
 
-### Step 4: Link Your Local Repository to GitHub
+#### Step 4: Link Your Local Repository to GitHub
 1. In your terminal, link your local repository to GitHub:
     ```bash
     git remote add origin <repository-url>
     ```
 2. Verify the link with `git remote -v`.
 
-### Step 5: Commit and Push Changes
+#### Step 5: Commit and Push Changes
 1. Add files to the staging area:
     ```bash
     git add .
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     git push -u origin main
     ```
 
-### Step 6: Managing Changes
+#### Step 6: Managing Changes
 - Use `git status` to check modified files.
 - To pull updates from GitHub, use `git pull`.
 - Make regular commits to track changes and use GitHub’s interface to manage branches and collaborate with others.
 
-## 5. Regular Backups
+### 5. Regular Backups
 
 Automate backups to an external drive or cloud storage to ensure data recovery:
-- **Tip**: Schedule weekly or bi-weekly backups.
+- **Tip**: Schedule weekly or bi-weekly backups.
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+
+## Project Storage Best Practices on Linux
+
+### 1. Primary Drive Storage
+
+Store projects on your main internal SSD (e.g., `~/Projects` on `/home`) for fast and reliable performance:
+- **SSD Benefits**: Faster read/write speeds, enhanced project load times, and less risk of mechanical failure compared to HDDs.
+
+### 2. Avoid External Drives
+
+While external drives offer flexibility, they degrade faster, especially HDDs. If you need additional storage:
+- Opt for an internal SSD or high-quality USB 3.0/SSD external drive.
+
+### 3. Organized Directory Structure
+
+Maintain a well-organized folder hierarchy, like `~/Projects/BMD_Projects`, to simplify navigation:
+- **Example**:
+  ```plaintext
+  /home/YourUsername/Projects/BMD_Projects/ProjectName
+  ```
+
+### 4. Use Version Control
+
+Implement Git or another VCS for tracking changes and collaborating. Here’s how to set up Git:
+
+#### Step 1: Install Git
+1. Install Git using your package manager:
+    ```bash
+    sudo apt install git   # Debian/Ubuntu
+    sudo dnf install git   # Fedora
+    sudo pacman -S git     # Arch
+    ```
+2. Configure Git:
+    ```bash
+    git config --global user.name "Your Name"
+    git config --global user.email "your-email@example.com"
+    ```
+
+#### Step 2: Initialize Git in Your Project Directory
+1. Navigate to your project folder and initialize Git:
+    ```bash
+    cd /home/YourUsername/Projects/ProjectName
+    git init
+    ```
+
+#### Step 3: Create and Link a GitHub Repository
+1. Create a new repository on [GitHub](https://github.com/) and copy the URL.
+2. Link the local repository to GitHub:
+    ```bash
+    git remote add origin <repository-url>
+    ```
+
+#### Step 4: Commit and Push Changes
+1. Stage your files:
+    ```bash
+    git add .
+    ```
+2. Commit the changes:
+    ```bash
+    git commit -m "Initial commit"
+    ```
+3. Push to GitHub:
+    ```bash
+    git push -u origin main
+    ```
+
+#### Step 5: Manage Changes
+- Check changes with `git status`.
+- Pull updates from GitHub with `git pull`.
+- Make frequent commits to keep your project history updated.
+
+### 5. Regular Backups
+
+Automate backups to another storage location, such as a secondary internal drive or cloud storage, to ensure project safety:
+- **Tip**: Use `rsync` for scheduled backups or services like Dropbox for cloud storage.