From 5245d614a42149be60607f0d49108785f3f01c22 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Evan Czaplicki Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 11:07:05 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Update instructions to match modern install/build process --- README.md | 20 ++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 750906a84..6feb9a272 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -4,20 +4,20 @@ Learn about the Elm programming language at [elm-lang.org](http://elm-lang.org/) ## Install -Follow [these instructions][installer] if you just want to use Elm. To build -the compiler from source, run the following commands: +Follow [these instructions][installer] to use Elm on your machine. Be sure to use +the platform specific installers if you are on Mac or Windows. It's way easier! [installer]: https://github.com/elm-lang/elm-platform/blob/master/README.md#elm-platform -```bash -git clone https://github.com/elm-lang/Elm.git -cd Elm -cabal configure -cabal build -``` +## Build from source / Contribute -This will build the compiler in `/dist/build/elm/elm` but it will not be on -your PATH. +Use [this script][build] to build the entire Elm Platform from source: the compiler, +REPL, package manager, and reactor. Be sure to read all the instructions to learn +how the script works and what your workflow will be like. + +[build]: https://github.com/elm-lang/elm-platform/blob/master/src/BuildFromSource.hs + +## Help If you are stuck, email [the list](https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/elm-discuss)