> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mariohernandez.gitbook.io/components/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mariohernandez.gitbook.io/components/local-setup.md).

# Start here

Before you get started, review the requirements below to ensure you are ready to proceed.

### Software Requirements

* macOS 10.16 or higher. Windows 10 Pro or higher
* Docker and DDEV
* A code editor. We recommend [Microsoft Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/download)
* A Command Line Interface (CLI) tool. On macOS use [Terminal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm8-UFf8IMg), and on Windows use [PowerShell](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFuobJbbDtU)

### Skills needed

* Basic familiarity with [running commands on a CLI ](https://www.hongkiat.com/blog/web-designers-essential-command-lines/)is needed
* Working knowledge of Twig is required
* Good understanding of HTML and CSS is required

### Command line tutorial

[Learn command line basics](https://tutorial.djangogirls.org/en/intro_to_command_line/)