diff --git a/docs/FAQ.md b/docs/FAQ.md index 7788284739..386664fbfa 100644 --- a/docs/FAQ.md +++ b/docs/FAQ.md @@ -88,16 +88,6 @@ If available, bottled binaries will be used by default except under the followin We aim to bottle everything. -## How do I get a formula from someone else’s pull request? - -```sh -brew install hub -brew update -cd "$(brew --repository homebrew/core)" -hub fetch github_username -hub pr checkout pull_request_number -``` - ## Why should I install Homebrew in the default location? Homebrew's pre-built binary packages (known as [bottles](Bottles.md)) of many formulae can only be used if you install in the default installation prefix, otherwise they have to be built from source. Building from source takes a long time, is prone to failure, and is not supported. The default prefix is: @@ -158,6 +148,18 @@ Yes! It’s easy! If you already have a local copy of `homebrew/core` (see above If you want your new formula to be part of `homebrew/core` or want to learn more about writing formulae, then please read the [Formula Cookbook](Formula-Cookbook.md). +## How do I get a formula from someone else’s pull request? + +Ensure you have a [local copy of `homebrew/core`](#can-i-edit-formulae-myself), then: + +```sh +brew update +brew install hub +cd "$(brew --repository homebrew/core)" +hub fetch github_username +hub pr checkout pull_request_number +``` + ## Why was a formula deleted or disabled? Use `brew log ` to find out! Likely because it had [unresolved issues](Acceptable-Formulae.md) and/or [our analytics](https://formulae.brew.sh/analytics/) indicated it was not widely used.