Lesson Summary

The first step is to download and install the .NET Framework, Visual Studio 2022, and the .NET SDK. These can be found by searching on Google or visiting the official download pages. The .NET SDK is available for free and can be downloaded from the .NET 8 download page. Make sure to select the appropriate version for your operating system. Visual Studio 2022, specifically the Community Edition, can also be downloaded for free. Visit the download page and select the Community 2022 edition. This version can be used for individual developers, academic use, open source projects, and even commercial purposes. Keep in mind that SQL Server Express and SQL Server Management Studio will be needed later on for database usage, but this is not required at the moment. Download and install the .NET 8 SDK and Visual Studio 2022 to proceed.