Prerequisites

Before you begin working with the decentralized location logger application, ensure you have the following tools and software installed:

• Node.js (v16 or later) - Required to run the application
• Yarn package manager - Required for dependency management
• Git - Required for cloning the repository
• Web browser with MetaMask or similar Ethereum wallet extension - Required for blockchain interactions

Setting Up Your Environment

1. Install Node.js
2. Download and install from nodejs.org

3. Verify installation: node --version

4. Install Yarn

5. Install with npm: npm install -g yarn

6. Verify installation: yarn --version

7. Install Git

8. Download and install from git-scm.com

9. Verify installation: git --version

10. Set up MetaMask (or similar Ethereum wallet)

11. Install the MetaMask browser extension (or similar Ethereum wallet browser extension)
12. Create a new wallet or import an existing one
13. Connect to the appropriate Ethereum network