# Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following requirements in place:

## Software Requirements

* **Node.js**: Version 18.x (use `nvm use 18` if using nvm)
* **npm**: Version >=6.0.0
* **Git**: Latest version
* **Docker & Docker Compose**: Latest version (optional, for containerized deployment)
* **PostgreSQL**: Version 14.17 (or use Docker)

## Database Requirements

PostgreSQL configuration needed:

* Support for database creation
* User with sufficient privileges
* No SSL connection required by default

## System Requirements

**Available Ports**:

* 1337 (Strapi Admin/API)
* 5432 (PostgreSQL)
* Additional ports may be required for PgAdmin if used

## Network Requirements

Ensure access to:

* Package registries (npm)
* Git repositories

## Quick Verify

```bash
# Verify software versions
node --version
npm --version
git --version
docker --version  # If using Docker
```


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