diff --git a/content/building.md b/content/building.md index e3ad897..1da45ba 100644 --- a/content/building.md +++ b/content/building.md @@ -27,11 +27,12 @@ The following resources are essential for a successful build. Without them, you First, you need to clone the Zen Browser repository to your local machine. This will create a local copy of the project that you can work on. ```bash -git clone https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop.git --recurse-submodules +git clone https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop.git --recurse-submodules --depth 10 cd desktop ``` - **`--recurse-submodules`**: This flag ensures that all submodules are cloned along with the main project. Zen Browser relies on several submodules, so this step is essential. +- **`--depth 10`**: This makes sure you dont download the entire git history, it would take a long time otherwise due to that we used to store compiled binaries on the repository. ## Step 2: Install Dependencies @@ -131,4 +132,4 @@ This command launches the browser, allowing you to see your changes in action. > npm run reset-ff && npm run init && npm run build > ``` ---- \ No newline at end of file +---