Installing Dart - Step by Step Guide

Installing Dart - Step by Step Guide

Installing Dart - Step by Step Guide

Introduction to Dart

Dart is a programming language developed by Google. It is primarily used for building mobile, web, and desktop applications. Dart offers features like a strong static type system, efficient garbage collection, and a powerful set of core libraries.

Step 1: Download Dart SDK

The first step in installing Dart is to download the Dart SDK (Software Development Kit). Follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Dart SDK download page on the Dart website.
  2. Click on the "Download Dart SDK" button to start the download.
  3. Choose the appropriate version for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
  4. Once the download is complete, extract the contents of the downloaded ZIP file to a location on your computer.
Step 1: Download Dart SDK

Step 2: Set Up Environment Variables

After downloading the Dart SDK, you need to set up the environment variables to access Dart from the command line. Follow these steps:

  1. Open the terminal or command prompt.
  2. Enter the command dart --version to check if Dart is recognized.
  3. If Dart is not recognized, you need to set up the environment variables.
  4. On Windows, go to System Properties → Advanced → Environment Variables. Edit the PATH variable and add the Dart SDK's bin directory to the list of paths.
  5. On macOS or Linux, open the terminal and run the command sudo nano /etc/paths. Add the Dart SDK's bin directory path to the file, save, and exit.
  6. Close and reopen the terminal or command prompt to apply the changes.
  7. Run the command dart --version again to verify that Dart is recognized.
Step 2: Set Up Environment Variables Step 2: Set Up Environment Variables

Step 3: Verify Dart Installation

To verify that Dart is installed correctly, follow these steps:

  1. Open the terminal or command prompt.
  2. Enter the command dart --version.
  3. If Dart is installed correctly, you should see the Dart version information displayed.

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