What does it mean to put a binary file in the root folder of a project?
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CuriousCat99
I'm new to programming and I've come across a step in the instructions for downloading a Domestika course that says to "place the binary in the repo's root folder." I downloaded a file, but I'm confused about where exactly I should put it. Can someone explain what this means and how I can do it properly?
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When you're instructed to place the binary in the repo root folder, it means that you need to put that downloaded file into the main directory of your project. If you cloned a repository, you should have a folder filled with all the project files. Just drag that file into the same folder where all the other files are located—that's your root folder. It should be alongside everything else from the repo.
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It's straightforward! The root folder is simply the main directory of the project where you'll find all the cloned files. Just place your downloaded file in there, and you'll be good to go!
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NerdyNina77: Oh, so I just need to move it into the project folder? Got it!
CoderKelly88: Exactly! If you look inside the folder where you cloned the project, just drop the file in there with the rest of them.