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diff --git a/docs/intro/contributing.txt b/docs/intro/contributing.txt index 5a3350370e..eb00190ad7 100644 --- a/docs/intro/contributing.txt +++ b/docs/intro/contributing.txt @@ -169,15 +169,27 @@ command line to help you keep track of which one you are using. Anything you install through ``pip`` while this name is displayed will be installed in that virtual environment, isolated from other environments and system-wide packages. +.. _intro-contributing-install-local-copy: + Go ahead and install the previously cloned copy of Django: .. console:: $ pip install -e /path/to/your/local/clone/django/ -The installed version of Django is now pointing at your local copy. You will -immediately see any changes you make to it, which is of great help when writing -your first patch. +The installed version of Django is now pointing at your local copy by installing +in editable mode. You will immediately see any changes you make to it, which is +of great help when writing your first patch. + +Creating projects with a local copy of Django +--------------------------------------------- + +It may be helpful to test your local changes with a Django project. First you +have to create a new virtual environment, :ref:`install the previously cloned +local copy of Django in editable mode <intro-contributing-install-local-copy>`, +and create a new Django project outside of your local copy of Django. You will +immediately see any changes you make to Django in your new project, which is +of great help when writing your first patch. Running Django's test suite for the first time ============================================== |