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diff --git a/docs/intro/contributing.txt b/docs/intro/contributing.txt index ad1b8a8413..0b93d61b7a 100644 --- a/docs/intro/contributing.txt +++ b/docs/intro/contributing.txt @@ -132,6 +132,8 @@ that they don't interfere with each other. It's a good idea to keep all your virtual environments in one place, for example in ``.virtualenvs/`` in your home directory. +.. _intro-contributing-install-local-copy: + Create a new virtual environment by running: .. console:: @@ -168,8 +170,6 @@ 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:: @@ -178,21 +178,7 @@ Go ahead and install the previously cloned copy of Django: 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 contribution. - -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 contribution, especially if testing -any changes to the UI. - -You can follow the :doc:`tutorial</intro/tutorial01>` for help in creating a -Django project. +of great help when testing your first contribution. Running Django's test suite for the first time ============================================== |
