Cloning and Setting Up the Gml.Client Project

This guide will help you clone the Gml.Client project from GitHub, set up the development environment, and publish the project.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following software installed on your machine:

• Git
• .NET SDK (version 8.0)
• JetBrains Rider

Cloning the Repository

1. Open a terminal.

2. Run the following command to clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Gml-Launcher/Gml.Client.git

3. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd Gml.Client

Setting Up the Development Environment

1. Open JetBrains Rider.

2. Open the cloned Gml.Client project in Rider:

   • Select Open from the welcome screen.
   • Navigate to the Gml.Client project directory and select it.

3. After the project is loaded, Rider will restore the necessary dependencies. This may take some time.

Building the Project

1. Ensure your project target framework is correctly set to .NET 8.0. You can verify and set the target framework in the .csproj file(s) of your projects:

   <TargetFramework>net8.0</TargetFramework>

2. Build the project by selecting Build > Build Solution from the main menu or by pressing Ctrl+Shift+B.

Running the Project

1. Ensure the correct startup configuration is selected (typically the main executable project).
2. Run the project by selecting Run > Run from the main menu or by pressing Shift+F10.

Publishing the Project

1. Open a terminal.

2. Navigate to the project directory if not already there:

   cd Gml.Client

3. Run the publish command using the .NET CLI:

   dotnet publish -c Release -o ./publish

   This will publish the project in the Release configuration to the ./publish directory.

Contributing

If you'd like to contribute to the project, please fork the repository and create a pull request. Make sure your code adheres to the project's coding standards and passes all the tests.

For any issues or feature requests, you can open an issue on the GitHub Issues page of the repository.

Additional Resources

• JetBrains Rider Documentation
• .NET Documentation

By following the above steps, you should be able to set up, develop, and publish the Gml.Client project successfully. Happy coding!