paill · December 29, 2023 03:11 · Mar 18, 2015 · Mar 18, 2015 · Mar 18, 2015 · Mar 18, 2015
diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 ## Geting an Admin Account
 
-- In order to install and configure your Mac, you need to be an Administrator on your computer. Either contact Paul or Charlie, they will create an account for you.
+- In order to install and configure your Mac, you need to be an Administrator on your computer. Either, contact Paul or Charlie, and they will create an account for you.
 
 ## Installing of Software
 

diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@
 7. Run the following command to ensure `brew` is up to date:
 
         brew update
+
 ### Node.js & npm
 
 - **Node.js** is a JavaScript platform for easily building fast, scalable network applications.
@@ -55,6 +56,7 @@
         brew doctor
 
 4. To make sure sure Node.js and npm installed correctly, run the commands:
+
         node --version
         npm --version
 

diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Setting up your Mac
 
-## Get an Admin Account
+## Geting an Admin Account
 
 - In order to install and configure your Mac, you need to be an Administrator on your computer. Either contact Paul or Charlie, they will create an account for you.
 

diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 # Setting up your Mac
 
+## Get an Admin Account
+
+- In order to install and configure your Mac, you need to be an Administrator on your computer. Either contact Paul or Charlie, they will create an account for you.
+
 ## Installing of Software
 
 ### Homebrew
@@ -31,16 +35,38 @@
 7. Run the following command to ensure `brew` is up to date:
 
         brew update
+### Node.js & npm
+
+- **Node.js** is a JavaScript platform for easily building fast, scalable network applications.
+
+- **npm** is a package manager for JavaScript, and is the default for Node.js. 
+
+1. First, check if Node.js & npm are already installed by running the commands:
+
+        node --version
+        npm --version
+
+2. If already installed, move onto the next section; otherwise, continue.
+
+3. We will be using Homebrew to install Node.js and npm. With Homebrew, installing both is done with single package called `node`. Run the following commands in Terminal:
+
+        brew update
+        brew install node
+        brew doctor
+
+4. To make sure sure Node.js and npm installed correctly, run the commands:
+        node --version
+        npm --version
 
 ### Anaconda
 
 - **Anaconda** is a distribution of Python that handles package management. `conda` is its package management system. It comes with multiple Python packages already included such as `SQLAlchemy`, `pandas`, and `NumPy`. 
 
-1. First, check if Anaconda is already install by running the command:
+1. First, check if Anaconda is already installed by running the command:
 
         conda --version
 
-2. If installed, skip to step X; otherwise continue.
+2. If installed, move onto the next section; otherwise continue.
 
 3. [Download Anaconda](https://store.continuum.io/cshop/anaconda/). Choose the Anaconda Graphical Installer for Python 2.7 for Mac OS X.
 
@@ -50,15 +76,11 @@
 
         conda --version
 
-6. Make sure Anaconda is up to date by running:
-
-        conda update anaconda
-
 ### Git
 
 - **Git** is a version control system that we will be using to organize our projects clearly and efficiently.
 
-1. First, check if git is already install by running the command:
+1. First, check if git is already installed by running the command:
 
         git --version
 
@@ -70,6 +92,10 @@
         brew install git
         brew doctor
 
+4. To make sure git installed properly, run the command:
+
+        git --version
+
 ### SQLite
 
 - **SQLite** is serverless, zero-configuration, transactional SQL database that allows for quick sharing and testing as each database is simply a created file. `sqlite3` is its command line tool.
@@ -86,6 +112,10 @@
         brew install sqlite
         brew doctor
 
+4. To make sure SQLite install properly, run the command:
+
+        sqlite3 -version
+
 ### Sequel Pro
 
 - **Sequel Pro** is an easy-to-use Mac database management application for working with MySQL databases allowing for direct access to MySQL databases on local and remote servers.
@@ -238,7 +268,9 @@ We are going to change the **document root** for Apache, so it points to a folde
 
 ![PHP 5.4 Info Page](http://getgrav.org/images/7/3/6/1/e/7361e47292542c18ea9e8bdf83723a03ec2e9394-phpinfo.png)
 
-- If you see a similar **phpinfo** result, Apache and PHP are running successfully.
+- If you see a similar **phpinfo** result, Apache and PHP are running successfully. 
+
+- **IMPORTANT NOTE**: Be sure to delete `info.php` once you are sure PHP is running properly. `phpinfo();` can be a potential security vulnerability, so it is important to remove it when you no longer need it.
 
 ### MySQL
 

diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ You may want to download/try out other text editors or IDEs that fit your workin
 
 - [Komodo Edit](http://komodoide.com/komodo-edit/) is a fairly simple text-editor.
 
-- You could also try out [PhpStorm](https://www.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/) and [WebStorm](https://www.jetbrains.com/webstorm/) also through JetBrains.
+- You can try out [PhpStorm](https://www.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/) and [WebStorm](https://www.jetbrains.com/webstorm/) also through JetBrains.
 
 ## Setting Up a Local Development Environment
 

diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -293,9 +293,7 @@ We are going to change the **document root** for Apache, so it points to a folde
 
         CREATE DATABASE first_wordpress_site;
 
-8. Close the MySQL monitor, and navigate to your WordPress site from a web browser. Example:
-
-        http://localhost/WordPress_Sites/MyWordPressSite/
+8. Close the MySQL monitor, and navigate to your WordPress site from a web browser. Example link: `http://localhost/WordPress_Sites/MyWordPressSite/`
 
 9. Follow the instructions on the screen. Provide the name of the database you just created. The database username and password are your login credentials for the MySQL server. The database host is `127.0.0.1` or `localhost`. For table prefix, name this something other than `wp_` for security purposes. Be sure to include an underscore after the prefix.
 

diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -285,17 +285,17 @@ We are going to change the **document root** for Apache, so it points to a folde
 
 5. Now, we need to created the MySQL database for the site. Open Terminal and access the MySQL server:
 
-	mysql -u root -p
+        mysql -u root -p
 
 6. You will be prompted for the password for `root`, which you should have set earlier. If not, by default `root` has no password.
 
 7. Inside the MySQL monitor, create a database for your site with whatever name you would like. Be sure to end your command with a semi-colon `;`. Example:
 
-	CREATE DATABASE first_wordpress_site;
+        CREATE DATABASE first_wordpress_site;
 
 8. Close the MySQL monitor, and navigate to your WordPress site from a web browser. Example:
 
-	http://localhost/WordPress_Sites/MyWordPressSite/
+        http://localhost/WordPress_Sites/MyWordPressSite/
 
 9. Follow the instructions on the screen. Provide the name of the database you just created. The database username and password are your login credentials for the MySQL server. The database host is `127.0.0.1` or `localhost`. For table prefix, name this something other than `wp_` for security purposes. Be sure to include an underscore after the prefix.
 
@@ -305,7 +305,7 @@ We are going to change the **document root** for Apache, so it points to a folde
 
 - **Note**: If you wish to delete your WordPress site, remove the corresponding WordPress folder from your `Sites` directory. Then go into the MySQL monitor on the command line and  execute the command:
 
-	DROP DATABASE <database_name>;
+        DROP DATABASE <database_name>;
 
 #### Enabling Pretty Permalinks for WordPress MuliSite
 

diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -313,7 +313,7 @@ We are going to change the **document root** for Apache, so it points to a folde
 
 ### Branches & Merging
 
-### Github vs Bitbucket
+### GitHub vs BitBucket
 
 ## Installing Additional Python Libraries
 

diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Setting up your Mac OX-X Yosemite
+# Setting up your Mac
 
 ## Installing of Software
 
@@ -283,7 +283,7 @@ We are going to change the **document root** for Apache, so it points to a folde
 
 4. Unzip the file, and rename the result folder to whatever you would like such as `MyWordPressSite`.
 
-5. Now, we need to created the `MySQL` database for the site. Open Terminal and access the `MySQL` server:
+5. Now, we need to created the MySQL database for the site. Open Terminal and access the MySQL server:
 
 	mysql -u root -p
 
@@ -297,7 +297,7 @@ We are going to change the **document root** for Apache, so it points to a folde
 
 	http://localhost/WordPress_Sites/MyWordPressSite/
 
-9. Follow the instructions on the screen. Provide the name of the database you just created. The database username and password are your login credentials for the `MySQL` server. The database host is `127.0.0.1` or `localhost`. For table prefix, name this something other than `wp_` for security purposes. Be sure to include an underscore after the prefix.
+9. Follow the instructions on the screen. Provide the name of the database you just created. The database username and password are your login credentials for the MySQL server. The database host is `127.0.0.1` or `localhost`. For table prefix, name this something other than `wp_` for security purposes. Be sure to include an underscore after the prefix.
 
 10. If everything was entered properly, upon clicking `Submit`, you should move onto the next page.
 
@@ -319,4 +319,4 @@ We are going to change the **document root** for Apache, so it points to a folde
 
 - Use `conda` whenever possible to install new Python packages. Use `conda search` to find packages.
 
-- If `conda` does not have a package, use `pip` instead. Use `pip search` to find packages, and `pip install` to install them. `pip` is a more general Python package management system.
+- If `conda` does not have a package, use `pip` instead. Use `pip search` to find packages, and `pip install` to install them. `pip` is another broader Python package management system.
diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Setting up your Mac
+# Setting up your Mac OX-X Yosemite
 
 ## Installing of Software
 

diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -319,4 +319,4 @@ We are going to change the **document root** for Apache, so it points to a folde
 
 - Use `conda` whenever possible to install new Python packages. Use `conda search` to find packages.
 
-- If `conda` does not have a package, use `pip` instead. Use `pip search` to find packages, and `pip install` to install them. `pip` is another broader Python package management system.
+- If `conda` does not have a package, use `pip` instead. Use `pip search` to find packages, and `pip install` to install them. `pip` is a more general Python package management system.
diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -319,4 +319,4 @@ We are going to change the **document root** for Apache, so it points to a folde
 
 - Use `conda` whenever possible to install new Python packages. Use `conda search` to find packages.
 
-- If `conda` does not have a package, use `pip` instead. Use `pip search` to find packages, and `pip install` to install them. `pip` is another broader Python package management system.
+- If `conda` does not have a package, use `pip` instead. Use `pip search` to find packages, and `pip install` to install them. `pip` is another broader Python package management system.
diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -285,17 +285,17 @@ We are going to change the **document root** for Apache, so it points to a folde
 
 5. Now, we need to created the `MySQL` database for the site. Open Terminal and access the `MySQL` server:
 
-        mysql -u root -p
+	mysql -u root -p
 
 6. You will be prompted for the password for `root`, which you should have set earlier. If not, by default `root` has no password.
 
 7. Inside the MySQL monitor, create a database for your site with whatever name you would like. Be sure to end your command with a semi-colon `;`. Example:
 
-        CREATE DATABASE first_wordpress_site;
+	CREATE DATABASE first_wordpress_site;
 
 8. Close the MySQL monitor, and navigate to your WordPress site from a web browser. Example:
 
-        http://localhost/WordPress_Sites/MyWordPressSite/
+	http://localhost/WordPress_Sites/MyWordPressSite/
 
 9. Follow the instructions on the screen. Provide the name of the database you just created. The database username and password are your login credentials for the `MySQL` server. The database host is `127.0.0.1` or `localhost`. For table prefix, name this something other than `wp_` for security purposes. Be sure to include an underscore after the prefix.
 
@@ -305,10 +305,18 @@ We are going to change the **document root** for Apache, so it points to a folde
 
 - **Note**: If you wish to delete your WordPress site, remove the corresponding WordPress folder from your `Sites` directory. Then go into the MySQL monitor on the command line and  execute the command:
 
-        DROP DATABASE <database_name>;
+	DROP DATABASE <database_name>;
 
-## Git Tutorial
+#### Enabling Pretty Permalinks for WordPress MuliSite
+
+## Git Tools
+
+### Branches & Merging
 
 ### Github vs Bitbucket
 
 ## Installing Additional Python Libraries
+
+- Use `conda` whenever possible to install new Python packages. Use `conda search` to find packages.
+
+- If `conda` does not have a package, use `pip` instead. Use `pip search` to find packages, and `pip install` to install them. `pip` is another broader Python package management system.
diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -285,17 +285,17 @@ We are going to change the **document root** for Apache, so it points to a folde
 
 5. Now, we need to created the `MySQL` database for the site. Open Terminal and access the `MySQL` server:
 
-	mysql -u root -p
+        mysql -u root -p
 
 6. You will be prompted for the password for `root`, which you should have set earlier. If not, by default `root` has no password.
 
 7. Inside the MySQL monitor, create a database for your site with whatever name you would like. Be sure to end your command with a semi-colon `;`. Example:
 
-	CREATE DATABASE first_wordpress_site;
+        CREATE DATABASE first_wordpress_site;
 
 8. Close the MySQL monitor, and navigate to your WordPress site from a web browser. Example:
 
-	http://localhost/WordPress_Sites/MyWordPressSite/
+        http://localhost/WordPress_Sites/MyWordPressSite/
 
 9. Follow the instructions on the screen. Provide the name of the database you just created. The database username and password are your login credentials for the `MySQL` server. The database host is `127.0.0.1` or `localhost`. For table prefix, name this something other than `wp_` for security purposes. Be sure to include an underscore after the prefix.
 
@@ -305,7 +305,7 @@ We are going to change the **document root** for Apache, so it points to a folde
 
 - **Note**: If you wish to delete your WordPress site, remove the corresponding WordPress folder from your `Sites` directory. Then go into the MySQL monitor on the command line and  execute the command:
 
-	DROP DATABASE <database_name>;
+        DROP DATABASE <database_name>;
 
 ## Git Tutorial
 

diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -242,7 +242,7 @@ We are going to change the **document root** for Apache, so it points to a folde
 
 ### MySQL
 
-- While SQLite is useful for quick database creation and sharing, MySQL is scalable, secure and necessary for WordPress.
+- While SQLite is useful for quick database creation and sharing, MySQL is scalable, secure and necessary for WordPress. You can work with MySQL through Sequel Pro or the command line tool `mysql`.
 
 1. We will be using [MariaDB](https://mariadb.org/) which is a drop-in replacement for MySQL and is easily installed and updated with Homebrew. Open Terminal, and run the following commands:
 
@@ -279,19 +279,33 @@ We are going to change the **document root** for Apache, so it points to a folde
 
 2. Next, go to [WordPress.org](https://wordpress.org/) and download the lasted version of WordPress.
 
-3. Place the downloaded zip file in your `Sites` directory. **Note:** I recommend you create a subdirectory for your WordPress sites within your `Sites` directory. For the remainder of this tutorial, I assume your WordPress site is under the directory `WordPress_Sites`.
+3. Place the downloaded zip file in your `Sites` directory. **Note**: I recommend you create a subdirectory for your WordPress sites within your `Sites` directory. For the remainder of this tutorial, I assume your WordPress site is under the directory `WordPress_Sites`.
 
 4. Unzip the file, and rename the result folder to whatever you would like such as `MyWordPressSite`.
 
-5. CREATE THE DATABASE
+5. Now, we need to created the `MySQL` database for the site. Open Terminal and access the `MySQL` server:
 
-6. Navigate to your WordPress site from a web browser. Example:
+	mysql -u root -p
+
+6. You will be prompted for the password for `root`, which you should have set earlier. If not, by default `root` has no password.
+
+7. Inside the MySQL monitor, create a database for your site with whatever name you would like. Be sure to end your command with a semi-colon `;`. Example:
+
+	CREATE DATABASE first_wordpress_site;
+
+8. Close the MySQL monitor, and navigate to your WordPress site from a web browser. Example:
 
 	http://localhost/WordPress_Sites/MyWordPressSite/
 
-7. Follow the instructions on the screen. Provide the name of the database you just created. The database username and password are your login credentials for the `MySQL` server. The database host is `127.0.0.1` or `localhost`. For table prefix, name this something other than `wp_` for security purposes. Be sure to include an underscore after the prefix.
+9. Follow the instructions on the screen. Provide the name of the database you just created. The database username and password are your login credentials for the `MySQL` server. The database host is `127.0.0.1` or `localhost`. For table prefix, name this something other than `wp_` for security purposes. Be sure to include an underscore after the prefix.
+
+10. If everything was entered properly, upon clicking `Submit`, you should move onto the next page.
+
+11. Finish following the instructions, and when you are done creating an account and logging in, you will have your WordPress site!
+
+- **Note**: If you wish to delete your WordPress site, remove the corresponding WordPress folder from your `Sites` directory. Then go into the MySQL monitor on the command line and  execute the command:
 
-8. If everything was entered properly, upon clicking `Submit`, ~~you should be taken to your site.~~
+	DROP DATABASE <database_name>;
 
 ## Git Tutorial
 

diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ Apache is a web server, and we will be using it to do web development locally. A
 
 - **Note**: If you cannot reach your site via `http://localhost` you might need to add an alias in your `/etc/hosts` file: `127.0.0.1 localhost`. It should exist by default. 
 
-#### Configuring Apache
+#### Document Root
 
 We are going to change the **document root** for Apache, so it points to a folder in our home directory.
 
@@ -171,22 +171,27 @@ We are going to change the **document root** for Apache, so it points to a folde
 5. In that same `<Directory>` block you will find an `AllowOverride` setting, this should be changed as follows:
 
         AllowOverride All
+
+#### User & Group
         
-6. Now we have the Apache configuration pointing to a `Sites` folder in our home directory. One problem still exists, however. By default, Apache runs as the user `_www` and group `_www`. This will cause permission problems when trying to access files in our home directory. About a third of the way down the `httpd.conf` file there are two settings to set the `User` and `Group` Apache will run under. Change these to match your user account (replace `<username>` with your real username), with a group of `staff`:
+1. Now we have the Apache configuration pointing to a `Sites` folder in our home directory. One problem still exists, however. By default, Apache runs as the user `_www` and group `_www`. This will cause permission problems when trying to access files in our home directory. About a third of the way down the `httpd.conf` file there are two settings to set the `User` and `Group` Apache will run under. Change these to match your user account (replace `<username>` with your real username), with a group of `staff`:
 
         User your_user
         Group staff
 
-7. Now, save and close the file.
+2. Now, save and close the file.
+
+
+#### Create a Sites Folder
 
-8. Restart your Apache with `sudo apachectl restart` to pick up the changes you made to the configuration file.
+1. Restart your Apache with `sudo apachectl restart` to pick up the changes you made to the configuration file.
 
-9. Now, you need to create a `Sites` folder in the root of your home directory. You can do this in Terminal, or in Finder. In this new `Sites` folder create a simple `index.html` and put some dummy content in it like: `<h1>My User Web Root</h1>`.
+2. Now, you need to create a `Sites` folder in the root of your home directory. You can do this in Terminal, or in Finder. In this new `Sites` folder create a simple `index.html` and put some dummy content in it like: `<h1>My User Web Root</h1>`.
 
         mkdir ~/Sites
         echo "<h1>My User Web Root</h1>" > ~/Sites/index.html
         
-10. Pointing your browser to `http://localhost` should display your new message. If you have that working, Apache has been correctly configured!
+3. Pointing your browser to `http://localhost` should display your new message. If you have that working, Apache has been correctly configured!
 
 ### PHP
 
@@ -208,24 +213,28 @@ We are going to change the **document root** for Apache, so it points to a folde
         brew install php54
         brew doctor
         
-4. You have successfully installed PHP 5.4  but we need to tell Apache to use it. You will again need to edit the `/etc/apache2/httpd.conf` file and search for `#LoadModule php5_module`. You will notice that this is line is commented out. We can ignore it because this is pointing to the version of PHP that came with OS X. Below the other LoadModule lines, add this:
+#### Apache Setup
+
+1. You have successfully installed PHP 5.4  but we need to tell Apache to use it. You will again need to edit the `/etc/apache2/httpd.conf` file and search for `#LoadModule php5_module`. You will notice that this is line is commented out. We can ignore it because this is pointing to the version of PHP that came with OS X. Below the other LoadModule lines, add this:
 
         # Brew PHP LoadModule
         LoadModule php5_module /usr/local/opt/php54/libexec/apache2/libphp5.so
 
-5. You should also take this time to uncomment the `mod_rewrite.so` module definition so that it will be available:
+2. You should also take this time to uncomment the `mod_rewrite.so` module definition so that it will be available:
 
         LoadModule rewrite_module libexec/apache2/mod_rewrite.so
         
-6. Restart Apache again, now that PHP has been installed.
+3. Restart Apache again, now that PHP has been installed.
 
         sudo apchectl restart
 
-7. We need to make sure PHP is installed and running as expected. Simply create a file called `info.php` in your `Sites` folder you created earlier. In that file, just enter the line:
+#### Validating PHP Installation
+
+1. We need to make sure PHP is installed and running as expected. Simply create a file called `info.php` in your `Sites` folder you created earlier. In that file, just enter the line:
 
         <?php phpinfo(); ?>
         
-8. Point your browser to `http://localhost/info.php` and you should see a PHP information page:
+2. Point your browser to `http://localhost/info.php` and you should see a PHP information page:
 
 ![PHP 5.4 Info Page](http://getgrav.org/images/7/3/6/1/e/7361e47292542c18ea9e8bdf83723a03ec2e9394-phpinfo.png)
 
@@ -274,8 +283,18 @@ We are going to change the **document root** for Apache, so it points to a folde
 
 4. Unzip the file, and rename the result folder to whatever you would like such as `MyWordPressSite`.
 
+5. CREATE THE DATABASE
+
+6. Navigate to your WordPress site from a web browser. Example:
+
+	http://localhost/WordPress_Sites/MyWordPressSite/
+
+7. Follow the instructions on the screen. Provide the name of the database you just created. The database username and password are your login credentials for the `MySQL` server. The database host is `127.0.0.1` or `localhost`. For table prefix, name this something other than `wp_` for security purposes. Be sure to include an underscore after the prefix.
+
+8. If everything was entered properly, upon clicking `Submit`, ~~you should be taken to your site.~~
+
 ## Git Tutorial
 
 ### Github vs Bitbucket
 
-## Installing Additional Python Libraries
+## Installing Additional Python Libraries
diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -1,9 +1,11 @@
 # Setting up your Mac
 
-## Installing
+## Installing of Software
 
 ### Homebrew
 
+- **Homebrew** is an easy to use package manager for OS X. We will be using it to install most of the software we need.
+
 1. First, to check if Homebrew is already installed, type the following into the Terminal:
 
         brew --version
@@ -32,6 +34,8 @@
 
 ### Anaconda
 
+- **Anaconda** is a distribution of Python that handles package management. `conda` is its package management system. It comes with multiple Python packages already included such as `SQLAlchemy`, `pandas`, and `NumPy`. 
+
 1. First, check if Anaconda is already install by running the command:
 
         conda --version
@@ -52,6 +56,8 @@
 
 ### Git
 
+- **Git** is a version control system that we will be using to organize our projects clearly and efficiently.
+
 1. First, check if git is already install by running the command:
 
         git --version
@@ -66,6 +72,8 @@
 
 ### SQLite
 
+- **SQLite** is serverless, zero-configuration, transactional SQL database that allows for quick sharing and testing as each database is simply a created file. `sqlite3` is its command line tool.
+
 1. First, check if SQLite is already install by running the command:
 
         sqlite3 -version
@@ -80,6 +88,8 @@
 
 ### Sequel Pro
 
+- **Sequel Pro** is an easy-to-use Mac database management application for working with MySQL databases allowing for direct access to MySQL databases on local and remote servers.
+
 1. First, go to Applications, and see if Sequel Pro is already installed.
 
 2. If already installed, move onto the next section; otherwise, continue.
@@ -90,7 +100,9 @@
 
 ### PyCharm
 
-**Note:** PyCharm is merely a suggestion for what to use when working in Python.
+- **PyCharm** is an IDE used for programming in Python. It provides code analysis, a graphical debugger, an integrated unit tester, and integration with version control systems (Git)
+
+**Note:** PyCharm is merely a suggestion.
 
 1. As a student, you qualify for a free license for PyCharm through JetBrains. Go to [JetBrains](https://www.jetbrains.com/student/) and click on apply.
 
@@ -114,7 +126,7 @@ You may want to download/try out other text editors or IDEs that fit your workin
 
 ## Setting Up a Local Development Environment
 
-This a step by step guide on setting up the local web development environment on your Mac. The steps I include are taken from [this tutorial](http://getgrav.org/blog/mac-os-x-apache-setup-multiple-php-versions). However, the tutorial includes extra details that are not needed, so I provide only the necessary steps below as well as how to set up your first Wordpress site.
+This a step by step guide on setting up the local web development environment on your Mac. The steps I include are taken from [this tutorial](http://getgrav.org/blog/mac-os-x-apache-setup-multiple-php-versions). However, the tutorial includes extra details that are not needed, so I provide only the necessary steps below as well as how to set up your first WordPress site.
 
 ### Apache
 
@@ -128,7 +140,7 @@ Apache is a web server, and we will be using it to do web development locally. A
 
         sudo apachectl stop
 
-- To restart the web servera after having made configuration changes, open Terminal and run:
+- To restart the web server after having made configuration changes, open Terminal and run:
 
         sudo apachectl restart
         
@@ -178,7 +190,7 @@ We are going to change the **document root** for Apache, so it points to a folde
 
 ### PHP
 
-- We will be installing PHP 5.4 through Homebrew. PHP is used for web development, and the backend of Wordpress is written in it.
+- We will be installing PHP 5.4 through Homebrew. PHP is used for web development, and the backend of WordPress is written in it.
 
 1. First, make sure Homebrew is up to date.
 
@@ -221,9 +233,9 @@ We are going to change the **document root** for Apache, so it points to a folde
 
 ### MySQL
 
-- While SQLite is useful for quick database creation and sharing, MySQL is scalable, secure and necessary for Wordpress.
+- While SQLite is useful for quick database creation and sharing, MySQL is scalable, secure and necessary for WordPress.
 
-1. We will be using [MariaDB](https://mariadb.org/) which is a drop-in replacement for MySQL and is easily installed and updated with Homebrew. Open Terminal, and run the follwing commands:
+1. We will be using [MariaDB](https://mariadb.org/) which is a drop-in replacement for MySQL and is easily installed and updated with Homebrew. Open Terminal, and run the following commands:
 
         brew update
         brew install mariadb
@@ -250,10 +262,20 @@ We are going to change the **document root** for Apache, so it points to a folde
 
         mysql.server stop
         
-### Wordpress
+### WordPress
+
+- Now, we are going to walk through setting up a WordPress site in for local development.
+
+1. First, make sure the Apache and MySQL servers are running.
+
+2. Next, go to [WordPress.org](https://wordpress.org/) and download the lasted version of WordPress.
+
+3. Place the downloaded zip file in your `Sites` directory. **Note:** I recommend you create a subdirectory for your WordPress sites within your `Sites` directory. For the remainder of this tutorial, I assume your WordPress site is under the directory `WordPress_Sites`.
+
+4. Unzip the file, and rename the result folder to whatever you would like such as `MyWordPressSite`.
 
 ## Git Tutorial
 
 ### Github vs Bitbucket
 
-## Installing Additional Python Libraries
+## Installing Additional Python Libraries
diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ You may want to download/try out other text editors or IDEs that fit your workin
 
 ## Setting Up a Local Development Environment
 
-This a step by step guide on setting up the local web development environment on your Mac. The steps I include are taken from [this tutorial](http://getgrav.org/blog/mac-os-x-apache-setup-multiple-php-versions). However, the tutorial also includes extra details that are not needed, so I include the necessary steps below.
+This a step by step guide on setting up the local web development environment on your Mac. The steps I include are taken from [this tutorial](http://getgrav.org/blog/mac-os-x-apache-setup-multiple-php-versions). However, the tutorial includes extra details that are not needed, so I provide only the necessary steps below as well as how to set up your first Wordpress site.
 
 ### Apache
 

diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@
 
 ### PyCharm
 
-*Note:* PyCharm is merely a suggestion for what to use when working in Python.
+**Note:** PyCharm is merely a suggestion for what to use when working in Python.
 
 1. As a student, you qualify for a free license for PyCharm through JetBrains. Go to [JetBrains](https://www.jetbrains.com/student/) and click on apply.
 
@@ -134,11 +134,11 @@ Apache is a web server, and we will be using it to do web development locally. A
         
 - To make sure Apache is working, start Apache , and then try to reach your server in a browser by pointing it at your localhost, you should see a simple header that says It works!.
 
-- _Note_: If you cannot reach your site via `http://localhost` you might need to add an alias in your `/etc/hosts` file: `127.0.0.1 localhost`. It should exist by default. 
+- **Note**: If you cannot reach your site via `http://localhost` you might need to add an alias in your `/etc/hosts` file: `127.0.0.1 localhost`. It should exist by default. 
 
 #### Configuring Apache
 
-We are going to change the _document root_ for Apache, so it points to a folder in our home directory.
+We are going to change the **document root** for Apache, so it points to a folder in our home directory.
 
 1. To do so, we need to edit Apache's configuration file. You can use whatever command line editor you are comfortable with, just realize this is a `root-owned` folder so you will need to use `sudo` to be able to edit and save the file. I prefer to use `vim`:
 
@@ -217,7 +217,7 @@ We are going to change the _document root_ for Apache, so it points to a folder
 
 ![PHP 5.4 Info Page](http://getgrav.org/images/7/3/6/1/e/7361e47292542c18ea9e8bdf83723a03ec2e9394-phpinfo.png)
 
-- If you see a similar _phpinfo_ result, Apache and PHP are running successfully.
+- If you see a similar **phpinfo** result, Apache and PHP are running successfully.
 
 ### MySQL
 

diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -134,11 +134,11 @@ Apache is a web server, and we will be using it to do web development locally. A
         
 - To make sure Apache is working, start Apache , and then try to reach your server in a browser by pointing it at your localhost, you should see a simple header that says It works!.
 
-- *Note*: If you cannot reach your site via `http://localhost` you might need to add an alias in your `/etc/hosts` file: `127.0.0.1 localhost`. It should exist by default. 
+- _Note_: If you cannot reach your site via `http://localhost` you might need to add an alias in your `/etc/hosts` file: `127.0.0.1 localhost`. It should exist by default. 
 
 #### Configuring Apache
 
-We are going to change the *document root* for Apache, so it points to a folder in our home directory.
+We are going to change the _document root_ for Apache, so it points to a folder in our home directory.
 
 1. To do so, we need to edit Apache's configuration file. You can use whatever command line editor you are comfortable with, just realize this is a `root-owned` folder so you will need to use `sudo` to be able to edit and save the file. I prefer to use `vim`:
 
@@ -217,7 +217,7 @@ We are going to change the *document root* for Apache, so it points to a folder
 
 ![PHP 5.4 Info Page](http://getgrav.org/images/7/3/6/1/e/7361e47292542c18ea9e8bdf83723a03ec2e9394-phpinfo.png)
 
-9. If you see a similar *phpinfo* result, Apache and PHP are running successfully.
+- If you see a similar _phpinfo_ result, Apache and PHP are running successfully.
 
 ### MySQL
 
@@ -240,7 +240,7 @@ We are going to change the *document root* for Apache, so it points to a folder
         Starting MySQL
         .. SUCCESS!
 
-4. *Change the MySQL server password* and secure your installation. The simplest way to do this is to use the provided script:
+4. _Change the MySQL server password_ and secure your installation. The simplest way to do this is to use the provided script:
 
         /usr/local/bin/mysql_secure_installation
         

diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -213,12 +213,43 @@ We are going to change the *document root* for Apache, so it points to a folder
 
         <?php phpinfo(); ?>
         
-8. Point your browser to `http://localhost/info.php` and you should see a shiny PHP information page:
+8. Point your browser to `http://localhost/info.php` and you should see a PHP information page:
 
 ![PHP 5.4 Info Page](http://getgrav.org/images/7/3/6/1/e/7361e47292542c18ea9e8bdf83723a03ec2e9394-phpinfo.png)
 
+9. If you see a similar *phpinfo* result, Apache and PHP are running successfully.
+
 ### MySQL
 
+- While SQLite is useful for quick database creation and sharing, MySQL is scalable, secure and necessary for Wordpress.
+
+1. We will be using [MariaDB](https://mariadb.org/) which is a drop-in replacement for MySQL and is easily installed and updated with Homebrew. Open Terminal, and run the follwing commands:
+
+        brew update
+        brew install mariadb
+        brew doctor
+        unset TMPDIR
+        mysql_install_db
+
+2. After a successful installation, you can start the server:
+
+        mysql.server start
+        
+3. If you are successful, you will see the following:
+
+        Starting MySQL
+        .. SUCCESS!
+
+4. *Change the MySQL server password* and secure your installation. The simplest way to do this is to use the provided script:
+
+        /usr/local/bin/mysql_secure_installation
+        
+5. Just answer the questions and fill them in as is appropriate for your environment.
+
+6. To stop the MySQL server, use the command:
+
+        mysql.server stop
+        
 ### Wordpress
 
 ## Git Tutorial

diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ Apache is a web server, and we will be using it to do web development locally. A
 
         sudo apachectl restart
         
-- To make sure Apache is working, start Apache , and then try to reach your server in a browser by pointing it at your [localhost](http:://localhost), you should see a simple header that says It works!.
+- To make sure Apache is working, start Apache , and then try to reach your server in a browser by pointing it at your localhost, you should see a simple header that says It works!.
 
 - *Note*: If you cannot reach your site via `http://localhost` you might need to add an alias in your `/etc/hosts` file: `127.0.0.1 localhost`. It should exist by default. 
 
@@ -167,10 +167,58 @@ We are going to change the *document root* for Apache, so it points to a folder
 
 7. Now, save and close the file.
 
-### MySQL
+8. Restart your Apache with `sudo apachectl restart` to pick up the changes you made to the configuration file.
+
+9. Now, you need to create a `Sites` folder in the root of your home directory. You can do this in Terminal, or in Finder. In this new `Sites` folder create a simple `index.html` and put some dummy content in it like: `<h1>My User Web Root</h1>`.
+
+        mkdir ~/Sites
+        echo "<h1>My User Web Root</h1>" > ~/Sites/index.html
+        
+10. Pointing your browser to `http://localhost` should display your new message. If you have that working, Apache has been correctly configured!
 
 ### PHP
 
+- We will be installing PHP 5.4 through Homebrew. PHP is used for web development, and the backend of Wordpress is written in it.
+
+1. First, make sure Homebrew is up to date.
+
+        brew update
+        brew doctor
+
+2. Next, we have to `tap` into the PHP formulas from Homebrew.
+
+        brew tap homebrew/dupes
+        brew tap homebrew/versions
+        brew tap homebrew/homebrew-php
+
+3. Once that is complete, install PHP 5.4.
+
+        brew install php54
+        brew doctor
+        
+4. You have successfully installed PHP 5.4  but we need to tell Apache to use it. You will again need to edit the `/etc/apache2/httpd.conf` file and search for `#LoadModule php5_module`. You will notice that this is line is commented out. We can ignore it because this is pointing to the version of PHP that came with OS X. Below the other LoadModule lines, add this:
+
+        # Brew PHP LoadModule
+        LoadModule php5_module /usr/local/opt/php54/libexec/apache2/libphp5.so
+
+5. You should also take this time to uncomment the `mod_rewrite.so` module definition so that it will be available:
+
+        LoadModule rewrite_module libexec/apache2/mod_rewrite.so
+        
+6. Restart Apache again, now that PHP has been installed.
+
+        sudo apchectl restart
+
+7. We need to make sure PHP is installed and running as expected. Simply create a file called `info.php` in your `Sites` folder you created earlier. In that file, just enter the line:
+
+        <?php phpinfo(); ?>
+        
+8. Point your browser to `http://localhost/info.php` and you should see a shiny PHP information page:
+
+![PHP 5.4 Info Page](http://getgrav.org/images/7/3/6/1/e/7361e47292542c18ea9e8bdf83723a03ec2e9394-phpinfo.png)
+
+### MySQL
+
 ### Wordpress
 
 ## Git Tutorial

diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -132,7 +132,9 @@ Apache is a web server, and we will be using it to do web development locally. A
 
         sudo apachectl restart
         
-- To make sure Apache is working, start Apache , and then try to reach your server in a browser by pointing it at your localhost (go to [http:://localhost], you should see a simple header that says It works!.
+- To make sure Apache is working, start Apache , and then try to reach your server in a browser by pointing it at your [localhost](http:://localhost), you should see a simple header that says It works!.
+
+- *Note*: If you cannot reach your site via `http://localhost` you might need to add an alias in your `/etc/hosts` file: `127.0.0.1 localhost`. It should exist by default. 
 
 #### Configuring Apache
 

diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -114,6 +114,8 @@ You may want to download/try out other text editors or IDEs that fit your workin
 
 ## Setting Up a Local Development Environment
 
+This a step by step guide on setting up the local web development environment on your Mac. The steps I include are taken from [this tutorial](http://getgrav.org/blog/mac-os-x-apache-setup-multiple-php-versions). However, the tutorial also includes extra details that are not needed, so I include the necessary steps below.
+
 ### Apache
 
 Apache is a web server, and we will be using it to do web development locally. Apache 2.4 is pre-installed on OS-X Yosemite.
@@ -129,16 +131,18 @@ Apache is a web server, and we will be using it to do web development locally. A
 - To restart the web servera after having made configuration changes, open Terminal and run:
 
         sudo apachectl restart
+        
+- To make sure Apache is working, start Apache , and then try to reach your server in a browser by pointing it at your localhost (go to [http:://localhost], you should see a simple header that says It works!.
 
 #### Configuring Apache
 
 We are going to change the *document root* for Apache, so it points to a folder in our home directory.
 
-1. To do so, we need to edit Apache's configuration file. Open the file in Terminal using whatever command line editor you like. I prefer `vim`. Example command:
+1. To do so, we need to edit Apache's configuration file. You can use whatever command line editor you are comfortable with, just realize this is a `root-owned` folder so you will need to use `sudo` to be able to edit and save the file. I prefer to use `vim`:
 
         sudo vim /etc/apache2/httpd.conf
 
-2. Search for term `DocumentRoot`, and you should see the line:
+2. Search for the term `DocumentRoot`, and you should see the line:
 
         DocumentRoot "/Library/WebServer/Documents"
         
@@ -159,6 +163,8 @@ We are going to change the *document root* for Apache, so it points to a folder
         User your_user
         Group staff
 
+7. Now, save and close the file.
+
 ### MySQL
 
 ### PHP

diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -116,6 +116,49 @@ You may want to download/try out other text editors or IDEs that fit your workin
 
 ### Apache
 
+Apache is a web server, and we will be using it to do web development locally. Apache 2.4 is pre-installed on OS-X Yosemite.
+
+- To start up the web server, open Terminal and run:
+
+        sudo apachectl start
+        
+- To stop the web server, open Terminal and run:
+
+        sudo apachectl stop
+
+- To restart the web servera after having made configuration changes, open Terminal and run:
+
+        sudo apachectl restart
+
+#### Configuring Apache
+
+We are going to change the *document root* for Apache, so it points to a folder in our home directory.
+
+1. To do so, we need to edit Apache's configuration file. Open the file in Terminal using whatever command line editor you like. I prefer `vim`. Example command:
+
+        sudo vim /etc/apache2/httpd.conf
+
+2. Search for term `DocumentRoot`, and you should see the line:
+
+        DocumentRoot "/Library/WebServer/Documents"
+        
+3. Change that line to the directory you want to point to on your account where `<username>` is your username:
+
+        DocumentRoot "/Users/<username>/Sites"
+
+4. You also need to change the `<Directory>` tag reference right below the DocumentRoot line. This should also be changed to point to your new document root also:
+
+        <Directory "/Users/<username>/Sites">
+        
+5. In that same `<Directory>` block you will find an `AllowOverride` setting, this should be changed as follows:
+
+        AllowOverride All
+        
+6. Now we have the Apache configuration pointing to a `Sites` folder in our home directory. One problem still exists, however. By default, Apache runs as the user `_www` and group `_www`. This will cause permission problems when trying to access files in our home directory. About a third of the way down the `httpd.conf` file there are two settings to set the `User` and `Group` Apache will run under. Change these to match your user account (replace `<username>` with your real username), with a group of `staff`:
+
+        User your_user
+        Group staff
+
 ### MySQL
 
 ### PHP

diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -90,8 +90,28 @@
 
 ### PyCharm
 
+*Note:* PyCharm is merely a suggestion for what to use when working in Python.
+
+1. As a student, you qualify for a free license for PyCharm through JetBrains. Go to [JetBrains](https://www.jetbrains.com/student/) and click on apply.
+
+2. Once you have applied and created an account through JetBrains, [download the professional version of PyCharm](https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/).
+
+3. PyCharm requires Java which can be [downloaded here](https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1572?locale=en_US). You can also install using Homebrew. 
+
+4. When PyCharm asks for a license, provide your account login information for your JetBrains account. Your license must be renewed yearly.
+
 ### Other IDE/TextEditor
 
+You may want to download/try out other text editors or IDEs that fit your working style. 
+
+- [Spyder](https://github.com/spyder-ide/spyder) comes packaged with Anaconda. It is a Python IDE. To run it from the Terminal:
+
+        /Users/<username>/anaconda/bin/spyder ; exit;
+
+- [Komodo Edit](http://komodoide.com/komodo-edit/) is a fairly simple text-editor.
+
+- You could also try out [PhpStorm](https://www.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/) and [WebStorm](https://www.jetbrains.com/webstorm/) also through JetBrains.
+
 ## Setting Up a Local Development Environment
 
 ### Apache

diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
 
 2. If installed, skip to step X; otherwise continue.
 
-3. Go to [Anaconda's site](https://store.continuum.io/cshop/anaconda/) and download the Anaconda Graphical Installer for Python 2.7 for Mac OS X.
+3. [Download Anaconda](https://store.continuum.io/cshop/anaconda/). Choose the Anaconda Graphical Installer for Python 2.7 for Mac OS X.
 
 4. Open the installer and follow the directions.
 
@@ -58,13 +58,35 @@
 
 2. If already installed, move onto the next section; otherwise, continue.
 
-3. We will be using Homebrew to install git. Run the following command in Terminal:
+3. We will be using Homebrew to install git. Run the following commands in Terminal:
 
+        brew update
         brew install git
+        brew doctor
 
 ### SQLite
 
-### Wordpress
+1. First, check if SQLite is already install by running the command:
+
+        sqlite3 -version
+        
+2. If already installed, move onto the next section; otherwise, continue.
+
+3. We will be using Homebrew to install SQLite. Run the following commands in Terminal:
+
+        brew update
+        brew install sqlite
+        brew doctor
+
+### Sequel Pro
+
+1. First, go to Applications, and see if Sequel Pro is already installed.
+
+2. If already installed, move onto the next section; otherwise, continue.
+
+3. [Download Sequel Pro](http://www.sequelpro.com/) and install.
+
+4. When finished installing, be sure to unmount the DMG file from your computer.
 
 ### PyCharm
 
@@ -78,6 +100,8 @@
 
 ### PHP
 
+### Wordpress
+
 ## Git Tutorial
 
 ### Github vs Bitbucket

diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -52,6 +52,16 @@
 
 ### Git
 
+1. First, check if git is already install by running the command:
+
+        git --version
+
+2. If already installed, move onto the next section; otherwise, continue.
+
+3. We will be using Homebrew to install git. Run the following command in Terminal:
+
+        brew install git
+
 ### SQLite
 
 ### Wordpress

diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -33,6 +33,7 @@
 ### Anaconda
 
 1. First, check if Anaconda is already install by running the command:
+
         conda --version
 
 2. If installed, skip to step X; otherwise continue.
@@ -42,10 +43,12 @@
 4. Open the installer and follow the directions.
 
 5. To make sure Anaconda properly installed, open a Terminal window and run:
-    conda --version
+
+        conda --version
 
 6. Make sure Anaconda is up to date by running:
-    conda update anaconda
+
+        conda update anaconda
 
 ### Git
 

diff --git a/InstallGuide.md b/InstallGuide.md
@@ -12,28 +12,28 @@
 
 3. If it is not installed, launch Xcode and if prompted, agree to the Terms and Conditions. Then, open the Terminal and install the Command Line tools with this command:
 
-    ```xcode-select --install```
+        xcode-select --install
 
 4. You can go to the [Homebrew site](http://brew.sh/) for more information, but to install Homebrew, run this command:
 
-    ```ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"```
+        ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"
 
 5. Once it has finished, ensure `brew` installed correctly by typing:
 
-    ```brew --version```
+        brew --version
 
 6. Run the following command to ensure everything is configured properly:
 
-    ```brew doctor```
+        brew doctor
 
 7. Run the following command to ensure `brew` is up to date:
 
-    ```brew update ```
+        brew update
 
 ### Anaconda
 
 1. First, check if Anaconda is already install by running the command:
-    ```conda --version```
+        conda --version
 
 2. If installed, skip to step X; otherwise continue.