docs(install): Enhance CLI installation guide with OS-specific steps and Arkade option
This PR enhances the README.md with a comprehensive Quick Start Installation Guide for faas-cli.
It introduces:
โ Arkade-based installation (recommended)
๐ง Linux/macOS setup with root and non-root options
๐บ Homebrew installation for macOS
๐ช PowerShell instructions for Windows users
โ Command to verify successful installation
๐งช First function deployment example for onboarding
Purpose & Benefits:
These changes aim to:
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๐ Improve onboarding experience for new users
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๐งญ Provide OS-specific clarity
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๐ค Align with OpenFaaS documentation and community standards
โ Checklist
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My changes follow the contributing guidelines
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I've tested the installation instructions
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All markdown renders cleanly and clearly
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No existing content was removed unnecessarily
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Hi, I think we missed this.. we can look at adding arkade as an installation option. I think it may already be in the docs? Most users land on the docs rather than the README - so if anything, we could remove some of the README's duplication and focus on the code for this repo.