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Installation

This guide covers how to install and set up Image Editor for local development.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

  • Node.js 18.0.0 or higher
  • npm 9.0.0 or higher
  • Git for version control

You can verify your installations with:

node --version
npm --version
git --version

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/kjenney/imageeditor.git
cd imageeditor

Install Dependencies

Install all project dependencies using npm:

npm install

This will install:

  • React and React DOM
  • TypeScript compiler
  • Vite build tool
  • Testing libraries (Vitest, Testing Library)
  • Linting tools (ESLint, Prettier)
  • And other development dependencies

Verify Installation

Run the development server to verify everything is working:

npm run dev

The application should now be available at http://localhost:5173.

Next Steps