To start building websites, you need the right tools. Below is a step-by-step guide to installing the necessary software for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern web development.

1. Code Editor (Where You Write Code)

A good code editor will help you write, debug, and manage your projects efficiently. These editors are referred to as Integrated Development Environments.

Recommended Editors:

• Visual Studio Code (VS Code)  It is Free and is the most popular.
• Sublime Text . Fast & lightweight.
• pycharm

Installation Steps for VS Code:

1. Download from https://code.visualstudio.com/
2. Run the installer (Windows/macOS/Linux).
3. Open VS Code and install useful extensions: live server.

2. Web Browser (For Testing Websites)

Modern browsers come with developer tools for debugging.

Recommended Browsers:

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

3. Version Control (Git & GitHub)

Git helps track changes in your code, and GitHub stores your projects online.

Install Git:

1. Download

2. Follow the installer steps. NB: keep default settings.

3. Verify installation in Command Prompt/Terminal.