Brackets is a lightweight and free source code editor for web developers. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install the Brackets editor on your Windows 10 computer.
Prerequisites
Before we start, please ensure that you have the following:
- A Windows 10 computer
- An active Internet connection
- At least 1GB of free disk space
- Administrative access to your computer
Steps
- Open your favorite web browser and visit the official Brackets website at http://brackets.io/.
- Click on the "Download Brackets" button on the homepage.
- You will be prompted to select a download package based on your operating system. Make sure to select "Windows" and click on the "Download" button.
- Once the download has completed, locate the downloaded file in your computer's Downloads folder or the folder where you saved it.
- Double-click on the downloaded file to start the installation wizard.
- If prompted, select "Yes" to allow the Brackets installer to make changes to your computer.
- The installation wizard will then guide you through the install process. Simply follow the on-screen instructions, and click on "Next" to proceed.
- You will then be prompted to select the components you wish to install. By default, all components are selected, but you can deselect components that you don't need. Once you have made your selections, click on "Next" to proceed.
- Choose the installation location where you want Brackets to be installed. By default, it will be installed in your C:\Program Files (x86)\Brackets folder, but you can choose a different location if you prefer. Once you have made your selection, click on "Install" to proceed.
- Wait for the installation process to complete. This may take a few minutes depending on your system's specifications.
- Once the installation is complete, click on "Finish." Brackets is now installed on your Windows 10 computer.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Brackets on your Windows 10 computer. You can now launch Brackets and start using it to develop your websites and web applications.
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