[docs] Improve and provide clear installation instructions

Author: andrewnicols

README.md

@@ -27,12 +27,22 @@ resources for others to make use of.
 If you plan to contribute, then you may wish to setup a local development
 environment to make it easier to do so.
 
-We highly recommend that you read our [documentation contributions guide](https://moodledev.io/general/documentation/contributing), which includes important information on [getting started](https://moodledev.io/general/documentation/contributing#development).
+We highly recommend that you read our [documentation contributions guide](https://moodledev.io/general/documentation/contributing), which includes important information on [getting started](https://moodledev.io/general/documentation/contributing#getting-started).
+
+### Installation
+
+For more information on the installation process see our [installation documentation](https://moodledev.io/general/documentation/installation), but if you want to jump right in then the easiest way is using [NVM](https://github.com/nvm-sh/nvm) and then running:
+
+```
+nvm install
+npm i -g yarn
+yarn
+yarn start
+```
 
 ### Building your content
 
-During development you will almost certainly want to use the yarn development
-server, however you will sometimes need to build the content to use certain
+During development you will almost certainly want to use the yarn development server, however you will sometimes need to build the content to use certain
 features.
 
 This is easily achieved with yarn:
@@ -41,15 +51,9 @@ This is easily achieved with yarn:
 yarn build
 ```
 
-This command will compile all of the documentation into static HTML files
-complete with all appropriate resources.
+This command will compile all of the documentation into static HTML files complete with all appropriate resources.
 
-As part of this build, the validity of all internal links will be checked. For
-this reason we strongly recommend building the content locally before submitting
-a pull request as broken internal links will lead to a build failure
+As part of this build, the validity of all internal links will be checked. For this reason we strongly recommend building the content locally before submitting a pull request as broken internal links will lead to a build failure
 immediately.
 
-You may also need to configure the build to view it locally. This can be
-achieved using a `.env` file in the project root.
-For more information on the format of the `.env` file, see the documentation in
-the `.env.default` file.
+You may also need to configure the build to view it locally. This can be achieved using a `.env` file in the project root. For more information on the format of the `.env` file, see the documentation in the `.env.default` file.

general/documentation/contributing.md

@@ -33,6 +33,23 @@ Anyone can get involved with, and add to, these resources - you don't have to be
 
 If you need help, please reach out to us and we will do our best to advise you.
 
+## Getting started
+
+Our documentation is built using [Docusaurus](https://docusarus.io), a powerful open source documentation project written in JavaScript. For more detailed information, see our [installation guide](./installation.md) to install your development environment and get started.
+
+:::tip
+
+If you're eager to jump in, then the fastest way to set up your development environment is to have [NVM](https://github.com/nvm-sh/nvm) installed and then run:
+
+```console
+nvm install
+npm i -g yarn
+yarn
+yarn start
+```
+
+:::
+
 ### Migrating legacy docs
 
 We are currently migrating documentation from our [legacy documentation site](https://docs.moodle.org/dev), and one of the best ways to contribute with documentation is to help with this migration process.
@@ -160,48 +177,6 @@ If you only wish to make a small change, you may want to use the [GitHub Edit in
 
 ## Development
 
-Our documentation is built using [Docusaurus](https://docusarus.io), a powerful open source documentation project written in JavaScript.
-
-It's easy to get your development environment set up using [Yarn](https://yarnpkg.com/), and we we recommend that you use [NVM](https://github.com/nvm-sh/nvm) for your NodeJS version management. You can check our [.nvmrc](https://github.com/moodle/devdocs/blob/main/.nvmrc) for the best version of NodeJS to use.
-
-We also have a [Gitpod](#Quick-start-with-Gitpod) configuration if you want to jump straight in and have a go
-
-### Installation
-
-If you contribute regularly to our documentation, then we recommend you setup a local development environment for the best results.
-
-To set up a local development environment:
-
-1. Ensure you have:
-   1. [NVM](https://github.com/nvm-sh/nvm)
-   1. The most appropriate version of NodeJS by running `nvm install`
-   1. [Yarn](https://yarnpkg.com/)
-1. After cloning the repository, run `yarn install` in the root of the repository. This will install all dependencies as well as build all local packages.
-1. To start a development server, run `yarn start`.
-
-### Quick start with Gitpod
-
-Gitpod is a free, cloud-based, development environment providing VS Code and a suitable development environment right in your browser.
-
-By [launching your workspace](https://gitpod.io/#https://github.com/moodle/devdocs) you can automatically:
-
-- clone our devdocs repo
-- install all dependencies
-- run `yarn start`
-
-You can write and preview your contributions from right within your browser, and
-even commit them and create a pull request.
-
-[![Open in Gitpod](https://gitpod.io/button/open-in-gitpod.svg)](https://gitpod.io/#https://github.com/moodle/devdocs)
-
-GitHub has also launched their own lightweight online editor which integrates tightly with GitHub. Take a look at [github.dev](https://github.dev/moodle/devdocs).
-
-:::info
-
-Gitpod is an alternative to local development and completely optional. We recommend [setting up a local development environment](#installation) if you plan to contribute regularly.
-
-:::
-
 ### Style guidelines
 
 A set of writing and coding style guidelines for this documentation will be documented in more detail in the [style guides](./style-guides.md).
@@ -212,7 +187,7 @@ See our [linting and spelling](./linting.md) documentation for more information
 
 :::
 
-## Pull Requests
+### Pull Requests
 
 All pull requests should be opened against the `main` branch, and pushed to your own GitHub fork of the repository.
 

general/documentation/installation.md

@@ -0,0 +1,86 @@
+---
+title: Installation
+description: Information on how to install dependencies to start your development
+tags:
+  - contributing
+  - documentation
+  - guide
+  - installation
+  - getting started
+  - quick start
+sidebar_position: 3
+---
+
+Our documentation is built using [Docusaurus](https://docusarus.io), a powerful open source documentation project written in JavaScript.
+
+It's easy to get your development environment set up and if you plan to contribute regularly to our documentation, then we recommend you setup a [local development environment](#local-development) for the best results. If you're only planning to contribute as a once-off then you may want to consider trying [Gitpod](#quick-start-with-gitpod).
+
+## Installation
+
+### Local development
+
+To set up a local development environment we recommend install [NVM](https://github.com/nvm-sh/nvm), and then running:
+
+```console
+nvm install
+npm i -g yarn
+yarn
+```
+
+:::note
+
+From time to time you may need to repeat this process as we update the NodeJS version requirements or add dependencies.
+
+:::
+
+### Quick start with Gitpod
+
+Gitpod is a free, cloud-based, development environment providing VS Code and a suitable development environment right in your browser.
+
+By [launching your workspace](https://gitpod.io/#https://github.com/moodle/devdocs) you can automatically:
+
+- clone our devdocs repo
+- install all dependencies
+- run `yarn start`
+
+You can write and preview your contributions from right within your browser, and
+even commit them and create a pull request.
+
+[![Open in Gitpod](https://gitpod.io/button/open-in-gitpod.svg)](https://gitpod.io/#https://github.com/moodle/devdocs)
+
+GitHub has also launched their own lightweight online editor which integrates tightly with GitHub. Take a look at [github.dev](https://github.dev/moodle/devdocs).
+
+:::info
+
+Gitpod is an alternative to local development and completely optional. We recommend [setting up a local development environment](#installation) if you plan to contribute regularly.
+
+:::
+
+## Useful commands
+
+### Starting the development server
+
+```console
+yarn start
+```
+
+### Building the docs and serving them locally
+
+```console
+yarn build
+yarn serve
+```
+
+### Migrating a document
+
+For full documentation on document migration see the [notes on contributing](./contributing.md#migrating-legacy-docs)
+
+```console
+yarn migrate [https://docs.moodle.org/dev/Old_doc_location] [newLocation]
+```
+
+### Linting documents
+
+```console
+yarn mdlint-all
+```