Chapter 3
Software Packages to Install
3.1 What to Install
For the purposes of this book, you need to install an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) on your computer. Visual Studio Community and Visual Studio Code are examples of such IDEs. It's up to you to choose which one you are going to use.
Visual Studio Community is easy to install but runs only on Windows. On the other hand, Visual Studio Code runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, but it requires a little bit more effort to install. Particularly, Visual Studio Community includes a C# compiler and debugger, while, Visual Studio Code requires installing them separately.
All the instructions you need regarding how to set up Visual Studio Community or Visual Studio Code and a C# compiler, on either Windows or Linux are maintained on my website at the following addresses. This gives me the flexibility to review them frequently and keep them up-to-date.
https://tinyurl.com/48nhbxd3
https://www.bouraspage.com/cs-setup-write-execute-debug
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If you find any inconsistencies, please let me know, and I will update the instructions as soon as possible. To report issues, visit one of the following addresses:
https://tinyurl.com/28nwh2nf
https://www.bouraspage.com/report-errata
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Currently, all you need is to install and configure an IDE. Instructions on my website regarding how to write, execute, and debug a C# program are unnecessary at this stage. You will require these instructions when you reach Chapter 9.