> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://softstack-factory.gitbook.io/mean-stack/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://softstack-factory.gitbook.io/mean-stack/learn-how-to-program/course-requirements.md).

# Course Requirements

Pay donation, introduce students to our workflow, and create necessary accounts

## Getting Started

* [ ] Donation to SoftStack Factory
* [ ] Create a Github Account
* [ ] Create a Stack Blitz Account
* [ ] Download Visual Studios Code
  * [ ] Install Node
  * [ ] Install git bash (Windows Users)

##  Donation

Support this program by donating $250. To make your donation for this MEAN Stack course you can go to[ **HERE** ](https://www.softstackfactory.com/webdevlopment)and select the **MEAN Stack** and then **APPLY** and you can complete your course registration.

## Create Github Account 

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## Create StackBlitz Account

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## Download Visual Studios Code&#x20;

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