# Getting Started

## Cloning the Basic Book Builder


> [!cli] Clone the repository
> ```
> git clone https://github.com/jehaverlack/basic-book-builder.git
> ```


> [!cli] Navigate to the repo directory
> ```
> cd basic-book-builder
> ```

## Setting Up Build Environment


> [!caution] ~Debian Linux
> This script only support Debian based Linux system (Debian, Ubunutu, Zorin, etc)
> This script has not been widely tested across platforms



> [!cli] Setup Build Environment
> ```
> ./scripts/setup-linux-deb.sh
> ```

For more information on setting up the build environment for your system see Appendix A.






## Testing


If you can build all format for the **Basic Book Build** then you have a working build environment.

> [!cli] Testing Build Environment
> ```
> make all
> ```


## Creating a New Project


### Zotero Configuration (Optional)