> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://duncanhunter.gitbook.io/enterprise-angular-applications-with-ngrx-and-nx/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://duncanhunter.gitbook.io/enterprise-angular-applications-with-ngrx-and-nx/introduction/0-environment-setup.md).

# 0 - Environment Setup

Dependency checklist:

1. node v8+
2. git
3. cli.angular.io
4. nrwl schematics
5. visual studio code
6. visual studio code extensions
7. chrome extension for redux dev tools

The main dependency for being able to make an Angular application is node version 8+. The latest stable version of node is best to get if you do not have it already installed.

## Check you have the right node and git

You can check your version of node by running the following command in the terminal.

```
node -v
```

If you would like to use source control and check out completed work then it is recommended to have git installed on your machine. You can download git from[ https://git-scm.com/downloads ](<https://git-scm.com/downloads >)

You can check your version of node by running the following command in the terminal.

```
git --version
```

If you do not have node installed or you are using a version lower than v4 then I you can get the latest stable version from [www.nodejs.org](https://github.com/duncanhunter/Enterprise-Angular-Applications-With-NgRx-and-Nx-Book/tree/d63a57a9f1ea36a7623cdf0746dd90b1406edaa2/www.nodejs.org).

## Install Angular CLI and Nx

We need to have both the Angular CLI and the nrwl schematics installed globally. Run the following commands.

```
npm install -g @angular/cli
```

```
npm install -g @nrwl/schematics
```

* Manually install NgRx schematics globally until issue resolved

```
npm i @ngrx/schematics -g
```

{% embed url="<https://github.com/nrwl/nx/issues/531>" %}

## **Get Visual Studio Code** &#x20;

[**https://code.visualstudio.com/**](https://code.visualstudio.com/)

![](/files/-LBrWZAi3PzFpmUXXlpO)

## Get **Visual Studio Code** Extensions

Angular Essentials: Everything you need for angular in an extension pack

Rainbow Brackets: Handy for many brackets when inlining observables

TSLint: Great linting in VSCode

{% embed url="<https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=johnpapa.angular-essentials>" %}

{% embed url="<https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=2gua.rainbow-brackets>" %}

{% embed url="<https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=eg2.tslint>" %}

![](/files/-LBrWZClT1y-Y4Cdwxeb)

### Optionally turn on **Visual Studio Code  auto save**

![](/files/-LBrWZEJwTehEKsBX95j)


---

# 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, and the optional `goal` query parameter:

```
GET https://duncanhunter.gitbook.io/enterprise-angular-applications-with-ngrx-and-nx/introduction/0-environment-setup.md?ask=<question>&goal=<endgoal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.

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.