Add progress bars to install-prerequisites.ps1

- Added overall progress tracking for required installations (1/3, 2/3, 3/3)
- Added progress indicators for optional installations
- Added individual package installation progress with status updates
- Progress bars show clear visual feedback during installation process
- Helps users understand how far along the installation is

README.md

@@ -77,30 +77,45 @@ Then run scripts using:
 
 ## Requirements
 
-### Installation
+### Prerequisites
 
-**Quick Automated Installation (Windows 11):**
+Install these tools before starting:
+
+**PowerShell 7+**
+```powershell
+winget install Microsoft.PowerShell
+```
+
+**Git 2.23+**
+```powershell
+winget install Git.Git
+```
+
+**Visual Studio Code**
+```powershell
+winget install Microsoft.VisualStudioCode
+```
+
+### Quick Start
 
 **Option 1: Oneshot Installation (Recommended)**
-Download, install prerequisites, and clone the repository in one command:
+Install everything and clone the repository in one command:
 
 ```powershell
 irm https://git.frod.dk/floppydiscen/git-workshop/raw/branch/main/install.ps1 | iex
 ```
 
-This will:
+**Option 2: Manual Setup**
-- Install PowerShell 7, Git 2.23+, and Visual Studio Code
+1. Install the prerequisites above
-- Clone the git-workshop repository to `~/git-workshop`
+2. Clone this repository:
-- Leave you ready to start the first module
+   ```powershell
-
+   git clone https://git.frod.dk/floppydiscen/git-workshop.git
-**Option 2: Local Installation**
+   ```
-Clone the repository first, then run:
+3. Configure Git:
-
+   ```powershell
-```powershell
+   git config --global user.name "Your Name"
-.\install-prerequisites.ps1
+   git config --global user.email "your.email@example.com"
-```
+   ```
-
-**Manual Installation:** See [INSTALLATION.md](INSTALLATION.md) for complete step-by-step installation instructions including PowerShell 7, Git, and Visual Studio Code.
 
 **Quick Check:**
 

install-prerequisites.ps1

@@ -146,7 +146,12 @@ function Install-Package {
     Write-Host "  Running: $installCmd" -ForegroundColor Gray
 
     try {
+        # Show progress during installation
+        Write-Progress -Activity "Installing $Name" -Status "Downloading and installing..." -PercentComplete 25
+        
         $result = Invoke-Expression $installCmd 2>&1
+        
+        Write-Progress -Activity "Installing $Name" -Status "Verifying installation..." -PercentComplete 75
 
         # Check if installation succeeded
         Start-Sleep -Seconds 2  # Give the system time to register the new command
@@ -157,16 +162,19 @@ function Install-Package {
         if (Test-CommandExists $CheckCommand) {
             $version = Get-InstalledVersion $CheckCommand
             Write-Success "$Name installed successfully: $version"
+            Write-Progress -Activity "Installing $Name" -Completed
             return $true
         }
         else {
             Write-Warning "$Name installation completed, but command '$CheckCommand' not found."
             Write-Host "  You may need to restart your terminal or computer." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+            Write-Progress -Activity "Installing $Name" -Completed
             return $false
         }
     }
     catch {
         Write-Error "Failed to install $Name`: $_"
+        Write-Progress -Activity "Installing $Name" -Completed
         return $false
     }
 }
@@ -253,19 +261,38 @@ $results = @{
     WindowsTerminal = $null
 }
 
+# Progress tracking
+$totalSteps = 3  # Required installations
+$currentStep = 0
+
 Write-Host "`nStarting installation..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
 Write-Host "Note: Some installations may take a few minutes." -ForegroundColor Gray
 Write-Host ""
 
+# Progress bar helper
+function Write-ProgressIndicator {
+    param(
+        [string]$Activity,
+        [string]$Status,
+        [int]$PercentComplete
+    )
+    
+    Write-Progress -Activity $Activity -Status $Status -PercentComplete $PercentComplete
+}
+
 #region Required Installations
 
 # Install PowerShell 7
+$currentStep++
+Write-ProgressIndicator -Activity "Installing Required Tools" -Status "Installing PowerShell 7 (1/3)" -PercentComplete (($currentStep / $totalSteps) * 100)
 $results.PowerShell = Install-Package `
     -Name "PowerShell 7" `
     -WingetId "Microsoft.PowerShell" `
     -CheckCommand "pwsh"
 
 # Install Git
+$currentStep++
+Write-ProgressIndicator -Activity "Installing Required Tools" -Status "Installing Git (2/3)" -PercentComplete (($currentStep / $totalSteps) * 100)
 $results.Git = Install-Package `
     -Name "Git" `
     -WingetId "Git.Git" `
@@ -282,11 +309,16 @@ if ($results.Git) {
 }
 
 # Install Visual Studio Code
+$currentStep++
+Write-ProgressIndicator -Activity "Installing Required Tools" -Status "Installing Visual Studio Code (3/3)" -PercentComplete (($currentStep / $totalSteps) * 100)
 $results.VSCode = Install-Package `
     -Name "Visual Studio Code" `
     -WingetId "Microsoft.VisualStudioCode" `
     -CheckCommand "code"
 
+# Clear progress bar
+Write-Progress -Activity "Installing Required Tools" -Completed
+
 #endregion
 
 #region Optional Installations
@@ -294,10 +326,12 @@ $results.VSCode = Install-Package `
 # Python 3.12 (optional)
 Write-Host ""
 if (Get-UserConfirmation "Do you want to install Python 3.12? (Required for Module 08: Multiplayer Git)") {
+    Write-ProgressIndicator -Activity "Installing Optional Tools" -Status "Installing Python 3.12" -PercentComplete 50
     $results.Python = Install-Package `
         -Name "Python 3.12" `
         -WingetId "Python.Python.3.12" `
         -CheckCommand "python"
+    Write-Progress -Activity "Installing Optional Tools" -Completed
 }
 else {
     Write-Host "  Skipping Python installation." -ForegroundColor Gray
@@ -307,10 +341,12 @@ else {
 # Windows Terminal (optional)
 Write-Host ""
 if (Get-UserConfirmation "Do you want to install Windows Terminal? (Highly recommended for better terminal experience)") {
+    Write-ProgressIndicator -Activity "Installing Optional Tools" -Status "Installing Windows Terminal" -PercentComplete 50
     $results.WindowsTerminal = Install-Package `
         -Name "Windows Terminal" `
         -WingetId "Microsoft.WindowsTerminal" `
         -CheckCommand "wt"
+    Write-Progress -Activity "Installing Optional Tools" -Completed
 }
 else {
     Write-Host "  Skipping Windows Terminal installation." -ForegroundColor Gray