> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://eleven-fifty-academy.gitbook.io/dotnet-100-prework-gitbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://eleven-fifty-academy.gitbook.io/dotnet-100-prework-gitbook/part-0-intro/1.0-installation.md). # 1.0: Installation ## Checklist * Professional Gmail account * Professional Github Username * Slack * Git * Visual Studio Community 2019 * Visual Studio Code **Note:** you will be creating **many** usernames and passwords for various sites throughout this course. Make a plan for remembering all of your information so you won't be slowed down by trying to track down this info. ## Gmail 1. Go to: to create a Gmail account. 2. Pick a professional email address. Your account name should reflect your professional approach, as it will be used on your résumé, Github profile (more on this soon) and in connecting your account to developer tools. ## GitHub Set up 1. Go to: 2. Pick a professional sounding username and a password 3. Click **Signup for GitHub** GitHub is free and is used, to put it simply, to “save” code to a repository(repo). The instructor will have access to the repos in order to check the code for accuracy. Using GitHub will be explained on the first day of class, and just having the account ready before the class will suffice. A professional username is desirable, as you'll be sharing code with developers around the world and possibly future employers. ## Slack 1. Go to: to download the desktop and/or mobile apps You will be invited via email by Eleven Fifty Academy to join our slack channel. Slack is a key communication channel that we use throughout the program. ## Git Installation 1. Go to: to download git. 2. The download will start automatically. 3. Installing git simply requires that you follow along with a wizard. Use the default settings when selecting components, but it is recommended that you select the **Nano** editor for your default, as Vim can be difficult to use. 4. If anything goes wrong, you can do it over again and your previous install will be overwritten. While you’re waiting for the download, take a look at the [documentation](http://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Getting-Started-About-Version-Control) for using git. We will cover this in class on the first day, but it will help you understand git faster. ## Visual Studio Code * Go to: to download VS Code. We will use VS Code as our text editor of choice in this course. If you already have experience with a different text editor, that's great! However, we will be using VS Code as a class, to ensure compatibility and instructional consistency. It is free and should not take too long to download. ## Visual Studio Community 2019 * Go to: and download Visual Studio Community 2019 (free). * Follow along with the install wizard. * This may take quite awhile, so be sure to be plugged in to power and have good internet access. * See below for the items to add with the installation: ![what to check](/files/-LBv54mgRDUY28PXqlIQ) As we get into the C# part of the course we will transition to this editor. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://eleven-fifty-academy.gitbook.io/dotnet-100-prework-gitbook/part-0-intro/1.0-installation.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.