# Setting Up Your Development Environment

To start building with Raydius, developers need to set up their development environment. This section provides step-by-step instructions on how to get started.

## **Steps:**

1. **Install Required Tools:** List the necessary tools and software required to develop on Raydius, such as Node.js, npm, and a code editor like VSCode.
2. **Clone the Raydius SDK Repository:** Provide instructions on how to clone the SDK from GitHub.
3. **Set Up Your Project:** Walk through the process of setting up a new project using the Raydius SDK.
4. **Run Your First dApp:** Provide a simple example of how to build and run a basic dApp using Raydius.


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