Prerequisites List
- Must have a working knowledge of Java
- Must have installed the following software:
- Must have checked out the Sakai cafe distribution (typically the most recent branch (e.g. 2-6-x) or trunk)
- Must have the Sakai code imported into Eclipse
- Must be able to build and run Sakai (http://localhost:8080/portal)
Development Environment Setup Walkthrough
- Need help meeting the prerequisites? Use the walkthrough at the link below:
Development Environment Setup Walkthrough
More information to help you get started
Developer videos
- Anyone planning to do sakai development should watch the 3 videos made by Zach Thomas before attempting to install sakai or go through the steps in this document (do not try to follow the steps in the video, just learn the terminology and get familiar with the interfaces):
Developing for Sakai - Video 1
Developing for Sakai - Video 2
Developing for Sakai - Video 3
Official installation pages
- The official sakai 2 installation pages are located here:
Sakai Installation Guide- Look here if you are installing Sakai on a server for more than just development