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What Software Do I Need To Create A Website With Foundation 5

do I need any specific software to create a website with Foundation 5 ?

3 Answers

Jimmy Hsu
Jimmy Hsu
6,511 Points

There is no specific tools required. Just download the required items: http://foundation.zurb.com/develop/download.html and just use the text editor (I use Sublime Text) of your choice.

Just follow the first section and the last 3 sections of the frameworks basics track: http://teamtreehouse.com/library/framework-basics and you should be set.

I would highly recommend you try the web design track: http://teamtreehouse.com/tracks/web-design before you begin the framework basics as there's tons of valuable information, not to mention prerequisite skills that framework basics might require you to know.

You'll definitely need some more training before jumping into something like this right away.

Here's also a new workshop on Building a WordPress Theme with Foundation 5.

Jimmy Hsu
Jimmy Hsu
6,511 Points

If he has no access to a pro account (like me) then all he will get is a preview :(

Curt, if you have access to that, I recommend the workshop after web design and framework basics.

There's also plenty of free resources. You might check out How to get started with Foundation 5

Just in case you didn't see it, there is a recent blog post on the Treehouse blog.

The Beginner’s Guide to Grids with Zurb Foundation 5