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# Getting Started

## Web Applications with node.js and React​

Welcome! This is the documentation for building web application using Electrode X for node.js and React.

In this quick start guide, we will show you how to create and run your first app.

### Requirements​

1. Install node.js version 12.x.x or later

   - For Unix or Windows, we recommend a universal node version manager tool for managing node.js installations.
   - If you are using Unix only, then the Unix only nvm tool is a good option.

### Creating Your First App​

> Note: our packages are published under the npm scope `@xarc`

1. To create your first Electrode X app:

    npx @xarc/create-app my-app

2. Wait for this to complete. The console will display the following with some instructions:

    Created react/node webapp in directory 'my-app'. To start development, please run:

3. Follow the instructions outlined in the console.
4. When complete, open your browser to http://localhost:3000
5. To stop the DEV server, press `Q`

Your new electrode app will appear as shown below.

## License​

Copyright (c) 2016-present, Walmart

Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0