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  • 1. Install Required Tools
  • 2. Open the Terminal in VS Code
  • 3. Update npm
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Setting Up Your Development Environment

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1. Install Required Tools

a. Install Node.js

If Node.js is not already installed, download and install it from . You’ll need Node.js version 18 or higher.

b. Install Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

Download and install VS Code, a development environment where you can update your directory’s information (e.g., name, description, categories, etc.). .

c. Install Git

  1. Visit and download the installation file.

  2. Follow the installation instructions for your operating system.

2. Open the Terminal in VS Code

You’ll use the terminal in VS Code to run commands. Here’s how to open it:

Method 1: Shortcut

  • Method 1: Shortcut

  • On Windows/Linux: Press `Ctrl + `` (Control + Backtick).

  • On macOS: Press `Cmd + `` (Command + Backtick). (Note: The backtick key is usually located above the Tab key.)

Method 2: Menu

  1. Click the View menu at the top of VS Code.

  2. Select Terminal from the dropdown.

3. Update npm

To ensure you have the latest version of npm, run the following command in the terminal:

npm install -g npm
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