# Environment Setup Guide
# 1. Install Visual Studio Code (VSCode)
VSCode is a powerful and lightweight code editor suitable for various programming tasks.
- Download VSCode: Visual Studio Code Download
- After installation, open VSCode and navigate to the Extensions marketplace by clicking on the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar (left side of the VSCode window).
# Required Extensions
- Live Share: Install the Live Share extension (published by Microsoft) to enable real-time collaboration in your coding sessions.
# Recommended Extensions for Later Use
- EJS Language Support: Provides syntax highlighting and support for Embedded JavaScript (EJS) templates.
- Publisher: DigitalBrainstem
- EJS Beautify: Helps format EJS code for better readability.
- Publisher: j69
# 2. Install Microsoft Teams (or Use in Browser)
Microsoft Teams is essential for communication and collaboration.
- Download Microsoft Teams: Microsoft Teams Download
- Via Browser: Sign In | Microsoft Teams
- Sign in with your Green River student account credentials.
- Open Teams and send a message in the chat to confirm your account is active.
# 3. Install Node.js
Node.js is a JavaScript runtime that allows you to run JavaScript code outside the browser.
- Download Node.js: Node.js Download
- After installation, verify the installation by opening a terminal and typing:
1node -v - This should print the version of Node.js installed on your system.