Install Essential Tools 🛠️

It's time to install the tools we need.

1. Install Node.js (Version 20)

Node.js is crucial for running AWS CDK and other JavaScript/TypeScript-based tools.

• Visit the official Node.js website (opens in a new tab) and download the 20.17.0 (LTS) version.

2. Install AWS CLI Version 2

The AWS CLI allows you to manage AWS services from the command line.

• Follow the installation instructions on the official AWS documentation here (opens in a new tab).

3. Install Docker 🐳

Docker is essential for containerizing applications and ensuring consistent environments across development and production.

• Visit the Docker Desktop download page (opens in a new tab) and follow the installation instructions for your platform.

4. Install pgAdmin 4 🐘

pgAdmin is a popular open-source administration and development platform for PostgreSQL.

• Visit the pgAdmin Download Page (opens in a new tab) and follow the installation instructions for your platform.

• Open pgAdmin and set a master password when prompted.

• Ensure you can access the dashboard.