Read every command before execution
A setup script can create files, install dependencies, modify environment settings, or change Git configuration. Review the commands and understand their effect before running them. Treat generated output as code that needs review, not as a trusted instruction simply because a tool produced it.
Check paths and overwrite behavior
Confirm the target directory and identify whether existing files could be replaced. Test the script in a disposable folder or clean environment first. A useful script should make its assumptions visible and fail clearly when an unsafe precondition is not met.
Use the least privilege needed
Do not run a script with administrator or root privileges unless a specific step requires it and you understand why. Avoid pasting credentials into command lines or generated files. If a script requests permissions unexpectedly, stop and investigate.
Verify dependencies and network actions
Look for package installation, remote downloads, and commands that execute fetched content. Confirm the package names and sources, and prefer documented, pinned dependencies where practical. Review the script again whenever its generated options or templates change.
Test reproducibility on the target platform
A PowerShell script and a Linux shell script are not interchangeable. Test the generated output in the operating system and shell where it will run, then try the documented workflow from a clean state. StartMyDev generates setup scripts for Windows and Linux; inspect the result and adapt it to your project before use.
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