Using the Intel XDK software
In the first recipe of this chapter, we are going to see how to use the XDK software. XDK was created by Intel to create apps on the Galileo board by using the Node.js framework. You won't have to use any terminal or command lines; everything is done from the XDK graphical interface.
Getting ready
The first thing to do is get the XDK software. If you need to download it, you can get it from the following link:
https://software.intel.com/en-us/html5/xdk-iot#download
Then, simply install it by following the onscreen instructions, and then open the software. If this is the first time you have used XDK, you will also be prompted to create an account.
You should see a window similar to this:
Your Galileo board should already be up and running with the Intel IoT image, and connected to your local network. If you cannot see your board at this point inside the XDK interface, just create a new blank project and it should trigger the board discovery process.