Dart SDK Installation

Dart SDK Installation

Introduction

To start developing with Dart, you need to install the Dart SDK (Software Development Kit) on your machine. This guide will walk you through the steps to install the Dart SDK on different operating systems.

Prerequisites

Before installing the Dart SDK, make sure your system meets the following prerequisites:

• Operating System: [insert supported operating systems]
• Disk Space: [insert minimum required disk space]
• Internet Connection: [insert if an internet connection is required]

Installation Steps

Follow the installation steps specific to your operating system:

Windows

1. Download the Dart SDK installer for Windows from the official Dart website. 2. Double-click the downloaded installer to launch the installation wizard. 3. Follow the prompts and select the desired installation options. 4. Click "Install" to begin the installation process. 5. Once the installation is complete, you can verify the installation by opening a command prompt and running the command `dart --version`.

macOS

1. Download the Dart SDK package for macOS from the official Dart website. 2. Double-click the downloaded package to extract its contents. 3. Open a terminal window and navigate to the extracted Dart SDK directory. 4. Run the command `./dart-sdk/install.sh` to initiate the installation. 5. After the installation completes, you can verify the installation by running the command `dart --version` in the terminal.

Linux

1. Choose the package manager suitable for your Linux distribution and follow its respective instructions for installing Dart SDK. 2. Once the installation is complete, you can verify the installation by opening a terminal and running the command `dart --version`.

Verifying the Installation

To make sure the Dart SDK is correctly installed and set up, you can verify it by running a simple Dart program.

1. Open any text editor and create a new file with a `.dart` extension. 2. Add the following code snippet to the file:

```dart void main() {

 print("Hello, Dart!");

} ```

3. Save the file and open a command prompt or terminal. 4. Navigate to the directory where you saved the file. 5. Run the command `dart filename.dart`, replacing `filename.dart` with the actual name of your file. 6. If the installation is successful, you should see the output `Hello, Dart!` in the command prompt or terminal.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed the Dart SDK on your machine. You are now ready to start developing Dart applications. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, refer to the [insert link to troubleshooting guide] for further assistance.

For more detailed information about Dart programming and its features, please explore the [insert links to other relevant articles on the Dart Wiki].

See Also

• [insert link to Dart Installation Guide]
• [insert link to Dart Language Basics]
• [insert link to Dart Package Management]