# Lesson 02: IDE Installation - Quick Checklist

**⏱️ 10 minutes**

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## Choose IDE

- [ ] **Cursor** (recommended for AI work) → <https://cursor.sh>
- [ ] **VS Code** (alternative) → <https://code.visualstudio.com>

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## Install

- [ ] Download installer
- [ ] **Windows:** Run `.exe`, click through
- [ ] **Mac:** Drag to Applications, open
- [ ] **Linux:** Follow distro instructions

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## First Launch

- [ ] Choose theme (Light/Dark)
- [ ] **Sign in with GitHub** → Yes!
- [ ] Install recommended extensions → Yes
- [ ] ✅ IDE open

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## Verify Terminal

- [ ] Press **Ctrl+`** (Win/Linux) or **Cmd+`** (Mac)
- [ ] ✅ Terminal panel appears

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## Next Step

✅ IDE installed!

**[→ Lesson 03: Git Configuration](../lesson-03-git-setup/checklist.md)**

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**Need more detail?** See [full lesson explanation](lesson.md)

