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  2. Quick Start Guide

Development Environment Setup

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Development Environment Setup

Prerequisites

  • Node.js (v12 or higher)

  • Git

  • Docker (recommended for running local nodes)

  • Text editor with Sophia language support (VS Code recommended)

Installation Steps

  1. Install the æternity CLI

bashCopynpm install -g @aeternity/aeproject
  1. Install the SDK

bashCopynpm install @aeternity/aepp-sdk
  1. Set up development

  • Install the Sophia extension for syntax highlighting

  • Configure your workspace settings for .aes files

VS Code for Sophia