Development tools

Downloading the project code will require Git. If you haven't got Git installed already, follow the directions in this guide:https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Getting-Started-Installing-Git.

To develop a JavaScript application you'll need Node.js and NPM. These can be installed from the same package; see the instructions here:https://nodejs.org/en/download/.

We'll also be using Laravel Homestead. Instructions will be given in Chapter 3,Setting Up a Laravel Development Environment.