How to use Exercism Locally

Hey Im completely new to using Exercism and coding on my computer. Can someone please help on how to use Exercism and complete tasks locally.

Hi @brandomhm :wave:

Welcome to the Exercism forums!

Completing tests locally is dependent on both the track you are working your way through, and the platform you’re on.

I’ll use the Python track as an example, but you’ll have to check the corresponding locations on the language track you are working on.

  1. You’ll want to look into how to install/access your chosen programming language locally. For the Python track, the track docs go over this. Here is a quick screengrab of where to find a given track’s docs in the UI :

  1. You will want to set up whichever testing framework is being used for your programming language tests. This should be listed under the same track documentation category, usually under a testing on the __ track heading:

  1. Once your language and tooling is set up, you’ll want to install the Exercism CLI. Walkthroughs on how to do that are available here on the website.

And of course, should you run into issues or have questions, we are always happy to help here on the forum!

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