Getting Started with Dart: Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Dart on Windows
Dart is a versatile, open-source programming language that has gained popularity for web and mobile app development. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just getting started, installing Dart on your Windows system is the first step toward building robust applications. In this step-by-step guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing Dart on Windows, ensuring a smooth setup for your development journey.
Step 1: Download the Dart SDK
The Dart SDK is the core of the Dart programming language. Follow these steps to download the Dart SDK for Windows:
- Visit the official Dart website at dart.dev.
- Click on the "Get Dart" button. Then choose https://dart.dev/get-dart/archive
- Under the "Stable Channel" , choose "Windows" select option to download the ZIP package for Dart.
Step 2: Install the Dart SDK
- Once the download is complete, locate the .zip in your directory, for example i create directory "DART" in drive "E".
- Extract the contents of the ZIP package.
Step 3: Adding Dart to the System Path
Adding Dart to your system's PATH environment variable can make it easier to use Dart from the command line. Here's how you can do it:
- Search for "Environment Variables" in the Windows Start menu and open the "Edit the system environment variables" option.
- In the System Properties window, click the "Environment Variables" button.
- In the "System Variables" section, find the "Path" variable, select it, and click the "Edit" button.
- Click the "New" button and add the path to the bin directory of your Dart SDK installation (e.g., "E:\DART\dart-sdk\bin").
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Step 4: Verify Your Dart Installation
To ensure that Dart has been installed correctly, open a Command Prompt or PowerShell window and run "dart --version" command.
Congratulations, you've successfully installed Dart on your Windows system!
With Dart at your disposal, you're now ready to embark on your journey into web and app development.
Dart's clean and expressive syntax, along with its robust tooling, will empower you to build powerful applications with ease. The next step is to explore Dart's capabilities and start creating your first Dart applications. The possibilities are endless, and your programming adventure has just begun!