How to Get Started 3.3

How to Get Started

JetBrains MPS

1. Install JDK 6.0 or later (only JDK 6 & JDK 8 are supported on Mac OS X).
2. Unpack the downloaded JetBrains MPS zip file or run the exe file.
3. Use .sh or .bat script in the root of the distributive.
4. Start JetBrains MPS.
5. Work through MPS tutorial http://www.jetbrains.com/mps/docs/tutorial.html

MPS IntelliJ IDEA plugin

1. Stop IntelliJ IDEA
2. Unpack the downloaded IDEA plugin zip file into the IntelliJ IDEA configuration plugin folder (See the details on enabling MPS in IntelliJ IDEA)
3. Start IntelliJ IDEA
4. The plugin should be listed among the installed plugins
5. Add the MPS facet to your project of choise
6. Create an MPS model inside your project and let the fun begin
7. Check out the MPS User Guide for Java developers for detailed guidelines