= Step 1: Compiler install =

First, it's recommended you start with the the Tango variant of the [http://www.dsource.org/projects/tango/wiki/DmdDownloads dmd] compiler.  Linux users may also want to consider the new [http://www.dsource.org/projects/ldc ldc] compiler. [http://www.digitalmars.com/d/download.html Phobos] fans can still use Blaze, although you will not be able to compile the testbed examples because of Tango dependencies.

= Step 2: Install a build tool =

There are a number of options available, including Jake, DSSS, or xfBuild. See these distributions for details.

= Step 3: Install Blaze =

Checkout a working copy with [http://subversion.tigris.org/ Subversion].

For most purposes, you way want to consider creating an active working directory where you will maintain all of your libraries and projects.  For example, windows users should create something like `c:\workspace\` and on Linux, something like `~/workspace`
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Checkout the source files:
{{{
cd workspace
svn co http://svn.dsource.org/projects/blaze/trunk blaze
}}}

To update:
{{{
cd <install location>/workspace/blaze
svn up
}}}

= Step 4: Compile helloWorld =

Now comes the easy part...

{{{
cd workspace/blaze/examples/helloWorld
}}}

Windows w/ jake:
{{{
jake -I../.. helloWorld.d
}}}

Windows or Linux with rebuild:

{{{
rebuild -I../.. helloWorld.d
}}}

That's it! 

= Step 5: Compile the testbed examples =

Ok, Phobos fanboys can stop here.  The testbed examples have Tango dependencies and you will not be able to compile them. Tango  folks, please do the following:

First, you will need to install [http://www.selenic.com/mercurial/wiki/ Mercurial]. Next, head over to team0xf and install their excellent set of library [http://hybrid.team0xf.com/wiki/Main/GettingStarted tools].

Make sure you install everything into `<install path>/workspace/xf`

When finished, you should have a directory structure that looks something (Windows example) like this:
{{{
c:\workspace\blaze
c:\workspace\xf 
}}}

The testbed framework includes a number of build scripts, so they should be fairly easy to compile.
{{{
cd workspace\blaze\examples\testBed\framework
}}}

On Windows, run the included batch file to compile:
{{{
build-dmd-win.bat
}}}

On Linux, try this:
{{{
chmod a+x build-dmd.sh
./build-dmd.sh
}}}

Now sit back and wait for it to compile. If it's your first time, it may take a few minutes. Run the `main` binary when it's finished, and have fun!

= For Help =

Sign up for a dsource account, and ask for help in the [http://www.dsource.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=187 forum]