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    Prepare your dev environment

    Astro

    Prepare your dev environment

    Prepare your dev environment

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    • Install any tools that you will use to build your Astro website

    Get the dev tools you need

    Terminal

    You will use a command line (terminal) to create your Astro project and to run key commands to build, develop, and test your site.

    You can access the command line through a local terminal program for your operating system. Common applications include Terminal (MacOS/Linux), Command Prompt (Windows), and Termux (Android). One of these will probably already be on your machine.

    Node.js

    For Astro to run on your system, you will also need to have a compatible version of Node.js installed. Astro supports even-numbered Node.js versions. The current minimum supported version is v22.12.0. Odd-numbered versions like v23 are not supported.

    To check to see whether you already have a compatible version installed, run the following command in your terminal:

    node -v

// Example output
v22.20.0

    If the command returns a version number supported by Astro, you're good to go!

    If the command returns an error message like Command 'node' not found, or a version number lower than the required, then you need to install a compatible Node.js version.

    Code Editor

    Additionally, you will need to download and install a code editor to write your code.

    :::tip[We'll use...] This tutorial will use VS Code, but you can use any editor for your operating system. :::

    1. [Download and install VS Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/#alt-downloads) or another code editor of your choice.

    Test your knowledge

    Which of the following is...

    1. A code editor, for making changes to your files and their content?

    2. An online version control provider for your repository?

    3. An application for running commands?

     ## Checklist for moving on - [ ] I can access the command line in a terminal. - [ ] I have Node.js installed. - [ ] I have a code editor like VS Code.

    Resources

    • [FreeCodeCamp.org](https://freecodecamp.org) — a free educational site with full courses or quick refreshers in HTML, CSS, JS, and more.