Merge pull request #135 from brown-ccv/ref-prerequisites

docs: Remove Visual Studio as a prerequisite for Honeycob

docs/prerequisites.mdx

@@ -23,10 +23,6 @@ It is important that your computer is set up with the necessary packages before
 
 [Python](https://www.python.org) is a high-level programming language. Some "under the hood" tools needed by Honeycomb are written in python so it must be installed on your system.
 
-:::danger
-Honeycomb **cannot** use Python version 3.12 or newer. The installers will install version 3.11.
-:::
-
 ### Oracle JDk
 
 [Java](https://www.oracle.com/java/) is another high-level programming language that some tools are written in (namely, the Firebase Emulators). We must install a JDK (Java Development Kit) for it to run.
@@ -53,16 +49,6 @@ Honeycomb needs Java version 11 or later to run - the installers use version 18.
 
 Rosetta is a translation layer built for Mac computers with Apple Silicon. It should ask to be installed if any of the prerequisite tools need it. Otherwise, [this guide](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211861) can be used to make sure it is on your Apple Silicon system.
 
-## Windows-specific Install
-
-### Visual Studio
-
-[Visual Studio](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com) is a special IDE for the Windows platform. It comes with everything needed to compile desktop applications from a PC. Visual Studio Community is free to use.
-
-:::caution
-The "Desktop development with C++" workload must also be installed with Visual Studio. The automated installers should preselect this but you should double check to be certain!
-:::
-
 ## Manual Installation
 
 ### macOS
@@ -87,9 +73,6 @@ The links below will take you to each project installation page should you prefe
 - [Python](https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/)
 - [Oracle JDK](https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads/#jdk20-mac)
 - [VS Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/download)
-- Visual Studio:
-  - [Visual Studio 2022 Community](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/community/)
-  - Install the [Native C++ Workflow](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/build/vscpp-step-0-installation?view=msvc-160#step-4---choose-workloads-1)
 
 ### Linux
 
@@ -103,7 +86,3 @@ The links below will take you to each project installation page should you prefe
 - [VS Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/download)
 - Install [Clang](https://clang.llvm.org/get_started.html) or follow installation instructions on the [electron docs](https://www.electronjs.org/docs/development/build-instructions-linux#prerequisites)
 - Development headers of `GTK 3` and `libnotify` (Follow installation instructions on the [electron docs](https://www.electronjs.org/docs/development/build-instructions-linux#prerequisites))
-
-## Further Help
-
-If you are still having issues setting up your computer you can find the full instructions on the [electron documentation](https://www.electronjs.org/docs/development/build-instructions-gn) for your specific OS.

docs/quick_start.mdx

@@ -126,8 +126,6 @@ See [Prerequisites](prerequisites) for more information about these programs.
    ./winget.ps1
    ```
 
-4. The "Visual Studio Installer" will open a GUI during installation. Make sure "Desktop Development with C++" is checked before continuing.
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