# Development Environment Setup

### 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**

```bash
bashCopynpm install -g @aeternity/aeproject
```

2. **Install the SDK**

```bash
bashCopynpm install @aeternity/aepp-sdk
```

3. **Set up** [**VS Code for Sophia** ](/developer-documentation/aesophia-vscode.md)**development**

* Install the Sophia extension for syntax highlighting
* Configure your workspace settings for `.aes` files


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