Ready to dive into Aspire? Before you begin, make sure your development environment is set up with a few essential tools. This guide walks you through everything you need to start building and running Aspire solutions with confidence.
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Install your language runtime
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Install an OCI-compliant container runtime
Section titled “Install an OCI-compliant container runtime”Choose one runtime for local container support. Docker Desktop is the recommended default for most Aspire developers.
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Install an integrated development environment (IDE)
Section titled “Install an integrated development environment (IDE)”Aspire supports multiple IDEs and code editors. You can choose the one that best fits your workflow:
Consider alternatives to local installation (Optional)
Section titled “Consider alternatives to local installation (Optional)”If you prefer not to install the prerequisites on your local machine, you can develop Aspire solutions using cloud-based options like GitHub Codespaces or Dev Containers. These options allow you to work in a cloud-based environment, eliminating the need for local installations, but may not provide the same performance as local installations.
The Aspire team maintains a GitHub Codespaces (with preconfigured Dev Container) configuration to help you get started quickly:
👁 Open microsoft/aspire-devcontainer in GitHub Codespaces