doc: describe Makefile targets

With the aim to simplify development cycles, started with PR #1756 a Makefile
based boilerplate was added.  This patch adds the missing developer
documentation.

Signed-off-by: Markus Heiser <markus.heiser@darmarit.de>
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Development Quickstart
======================
.. sidebar:: :ref:`makefile`
For additional developer purpose there are :ref:`makefile`.
This quickstart guide gets your environment set up with searx. Furthermore, it
gives a short introduction to the ``manage.sh`` script.
How to setup your development environment
=========================================
.. sidebar:: :ref:`make pyenv <make pyenv>`
Alternatively use the :ref:`make pyenv`.
First, clone the source code of searx to the desired folder. In this case the
source is cloned to ``~/myprojects/searx``. Then create and activate the
searx-ve virtualenv and install the required packages using manage.sh.
searx-ve virtualenv and install the required packages using ``manage.sh``.
.. code:: sh
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How to run tests
================
.. sidebar:: :ref:`make test.unit <make test>`
Alternatively use the ``test.pep8``, ``test.unit``, ``test.robot`` targets.
Tests can be run using the ``manage.sh`` script. Following tests and checks are
available:
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./manage.sh unit_tests
For further test options, please consult the help of the ``manage.sh`` script.
For further test options, please consult the help of the ``manage.sh`` script or
read :ref:`make test`.
How to compile styles and javascript
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Tips for debugging/development
==============================
.. sidebar:: :ref:`make run`
Makefile target ``run`` already enables debug option for your developer
session / see :ref:`make run`.
Turn on debug logging
Whether you are working on a new engine or trying to eliminate a bug, it is
always a good idea to turn on debug logging. When debug logging is enabled a
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message. It can be turned on by setting ``debug: False`` to ``debug: True`` in
:origin:`settings.yml <searx/settings.yml>`.
.. sidebar:: :ref:`make test`
Alternatively use the :ref:`make test` targets.
Run ``./manage.sh tests`` before creating a PR.
Failing build on Travis is common because of PEP8 checks. So a new commit
must be created containing these format fixes. This phase can be skipped if