# Installing the project
The project requires a few things before you can compile and deploy to any environment. Here is a list of what needs to be installed and how to install it.
# Node.js
To install node.js, simple visit the node.js (opens new window) website and install the right version for your OS.
# Build Tools
NPM comes with node.js by default. If you prefer yarn (opens new window) or pnpm (opens new window) you can download them from their respective websites.
# Testing your code
If you want to try what you are developing, you need to upload it manually to AWS Lambda using the build tools with the -d flag. See the
Deployment section for help with that.