How do I setup my testing environment?

Even before you can install and use the Testing tools and other app developer tools like the scaffolding, you must do some preparatory setup on your system. This includes setting up your command line interface and making sure you have Ruby and Node.js (for the app scaffold). These tools form the foundation of your apps development environment.

This three-part article series describes the system prep for app developers working in both Windows and macOS. Whether you're an experienced programmer or not, you can use the series as a reference. Feel free to leave feedback in the comments section.

This article describes how to set up your command-line interface (CLI). Developers use CLIs for basic tasks such as making cURL requests or installing and using open-source tools such as Ruby and Node.js.

CLIs are also known as shells. The Bash shell is the default command-line shell for most Linux distributions. It's widely used by developers. You can also set up a Bash shell in Windows 10, as described in this article. All Bash shells share a common command language.