Prepare your Mac device

To start using Quoteable Service on your Mac, follow these steps to set up the necessary tools and environment:

  • Step 1: Install Node.js
  • Step 2: Install Postman
  • Step 3: Install GitHub Desktop

Step 1: Install Node.js

To install the latest version of Node.js, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official Node.js website: https://nodejs.org
  2. Download the LTS (Long-term Support) version of Node.js for macOS.
  3. Run the installer.
  4. Follow the installation wizard to complete the setup.

Step 2: Install Postman

Postman is an API testing tool that lets you send HTTP requests and view the responses. To install Postman, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official Postman website: https://www.postman.com/downloads/.
  2. Select either Mac Intel Chip or Mac Apple Chip. The installation file is automatically downloaded to your default Download folder.
  3. Drag the Postman app icon to your Applications folder.

Step 3: Install GitHub Desktop

GitHub Desktop helps you work with the repository on your Mac. To download and install GitHub Desktop, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official GitHub Desktop website: https://desktop.github.com/
  2. Select Download for macOS. The installation file is automatically downloaded to your default Download folder.
  3. Drag the GitHub Desktop app icon to your Applications folder.

Next steps

Now that you have all necessary tools on your Mac, go to the quick start guide. The quick start guide shows how to clone the repository, install project dependencies, start JSON Server, and make your first call to Quoteable Service.