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+title: Start Coding Now
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+## Install a development environment in three steps
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+A Haskell development environment consists of:
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+- a compiler (`ghc`)
+- a language server (`hls`)
+- a build tool (`cabal` and/or `stack`)
+- an editor compatible with the language server protocol.
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+It is recommended to use `ghcup` to manage your haskell toolchain and `vscode` as your editor.
+
+- **Step 1**: Install [GHCup](https://www.haskell.org/ghcup/). You'll be prompted to install some tools: Install `hls` and optionally `stack`. (`stack` users should [configure it properly](https://docs.haskellstack.org/en/stable/Stack_and_VS_Code/#workaround-1)).
+- **Step 2**: Install [vscode](https://code.visualstudio.com/). For integration with other editors see `hls` [documentation](https://haskell-language-server.readthedocs.io/en/latest/configuration.html#configuring-your-editor)
+- **Step 3**: Open `vscode` and install the [haskell extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=haskell.haskell) either using the extension panel or pressing CTRL+P and `ext install haskell.haskell`.
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+## Try without installing Haskell
+
+If you don't want to install the Haskell toolchain locally, you can:
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+- Try it in the [Haskell Playground](https://play-haskell.tomsmeding.com/)
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+- Use a complete visual studio code environment in Gitpod.
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+[![Open in Gitpod](https://gitpod.io/button/open-in-gitpod.svg)](https://gitpod.io/#https://github.com/gitpod-io/template-haskell)
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+## Learn Haskell
+
+Now you are ready to code. Pick up a learning resource from the [documentation page](/documentation/) and start to learn Haskell. Also, you may want to familiarize yourself with the build tool of your choice and the library ecosystem. Check out sections [Manuals and guides](/documentation/#manuals-and-guides) and [Library Documentation](/documentation/#library-documentation) for this purpose.

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