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- Master is the latest version of the code, newer even than what is running on edx.org.
- A Release is a version of the code marked and tested for wide use. These are named alphabetically for trees, like Dogwood and Eucalyptus.
You should choose master only if you will be modifying the code and contributing it back, or if you need a feature or fix that is newer than the latest Open edX release. If you aren't planning to contribute back changes, and you don't need the absolute latest features, use the latest Open edX release. Details of the releases are at Open edX Releases.
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- Comfort with your chosen operating system.
- Using the command line to perform tasks.
- Some ability to diagnose and solve problems with system software.
The installation methods are:
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