setup-and-running-in-wsl

name	setup-and-running-in-wsl
description	Run and verify this static HTML/CSS/JS teaching repo in WSL with minimal setup. Use when students need to confirm environment basics (git/python3/shell), launch local preview, fix path or static-serving issues, and keep stage-0 changes minimal.

Skill: setup-and-running-in-wsl

What This Skill Is

A focused workflow for getting this plain HTML/CSS/JS repo running in WSL with minimal setup.

Why It Matters in This Project

Students should start fast without heavy tools. Early momentum is critical.

Files Usually Touched

• README.md
• stages/0-setup-and-running-in-wsl.md
• optional tiny path/reference fixes in index.html

Common Bugs

• Running server from wrong directory
• Broken relative path to main.js or style.css
• Expecting Node/npm in a static project

Debugging Checklist

1. Confirm in repo root: pwd
2. Confirm files exist: ls
3. Start server: python3 -m http.server 8000
4. Open http://localhost:8000
5. Check browser console for 404/script errors

How Students Should Ask Codex

"Help me run stage 0 in WSL. Keep changes minimal. Check paths first, then suggest the smallest fix."

Done Looks Like

• Page opens in browser
• Canvas is visible
• No heavy dependencies introduced