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Install Zed

Deno runs programs; you still need somewhere to write them. Editors are the subject of the longest-running argument in programming, and I won't reopen it here. For this course we use Zed, because it's fast, minimal, and unusually good at showing you what TypeScript is thinking while you type. That last part matters more than you can appreciate yet; by lesson three or four you'll see why I insisted.

This step installs Zed and verifies it launches.

Windows

  1. Visit the official Zed download page.
  2. Locate the Windows section and make sure Stable is selected.
  3. Click Download Now.
  4. Run the installer when the download completes and follow its prompts.
  5. Launch Zed from the Start menu.

macOS

  1. Visit the official Zed download page.
  2. Find macOS and choose the appropriate version: Apple Silicon for M-series Macs, Intel for older models.
  3. Open the downloaded file and move Zed to Applications if prompted.
  4. Launch it from the Applications folder.
  5. Accept the system dialog confirming you want to open an app downloaded from the internet.

Linux

Run this terminal command:

curl -f https://zed.dev/install.sh | sh

Let the installer complete, then launch Zed from your applications menu. For troubleshooting, consult the official Linux installation guide.

Your setup check

Close and reopen Zed from your applications menu. You are ready when Zed opens and displays its welcome screen or an empty editor window.

Skip the account creation and theme browsing for now; a default Zed is all the course needs, and we have a project to build.

Next: Create the course project →