# Quick start

### Use Rapid CLI

Install [Rapid CLI](/rapid/resources/cli.md) first:

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```bash
$ npm i @rapid-lang/cli -g
```

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You need Node 12 or later installed to use Rapid CLI. Go to [download section](https://nodejs.org/en/download/) to get the package.
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Then create an example Rapid project using handy CLI prompts:

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```bash
$ rapid init
```

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The`rapid init` command will create example project structure. Go to [Project Structure](/rapid/resources/project-structure.md) page to see in depth article what is created and what files are used for what purposes.
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Finally run the development server and start coding !

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```bash
$ rapid run
```

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Start editing `main.rapid` inside `src` folder.

### Result

Awesome !

![Output in Chrome](/files/-M2xmdYdilH5HSq-Tsj3)


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