Prerequisites

This section outlines all the prerequisites you'll need to get started with ChromeQuick, ensuring you have everything in place to build powerful Chrome extensions quickly and efficiently.

Overview

ChromeQuick is designed to provide developers with a streamlined approach to building Chrome extensions using a robust set of tools and technologies. Before you begin, there are several prerequisites you need to have in place to ensure you can fully utilize all the features of ChromeQuick.

Prerequisites

To effectively use ChromeQuick, you need the following tools and accounts prepared:

Technical Skills

  • Experience with React/TypeScript/HTML/CSS: Ensure you are comfortable with these technologies as they form the core of ChromeQuick's structure and functionality.

Development tools

  • Text Editor: A reliable code editor is essential for developing software. Recommended editors include:

    • VS Code - Popular for its robust features and extensive extension marketplace.
    • Sublime Text - Popular for its robust features and extensive extension marketplace.
    • Atom - Popular for its robust features and extensive extension marketplace.

Account Setups

Follow these steps to set up each required service:

Firebase Account

  1. Go to the Firebase website: https://firebase.google.com
  2. Create a Google account or log in if you already have one.
  3. Click on "Go to console" at the top right corner to access your Firebase dashboard.
  4. Create a new project by clicking on “Add project”, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your project.

Gumroad Account

  1. Go to the Gumroad website: https://gumroad.com
  2. Click on “Start Selling” to sign up.
  3. Provide your details such as email and password, or sign up using an existing Twitter or Facebook account.
  4. Follow the setup prompts to configure your account for selling products, including setting up payment information.

Chrome Developer Account

  1. Go to the Chrome Developer website: https://developers.google.com/
  2. Access the Chrome Developer Dashboard by selecting "Chrome" and then “Web Store”.
  3. Sign in with your Google account (required to publish items on the Chrome Web Store).
  4. Pay a one-time registration fee (if applicable) to enable your account to publish extensions.

Final Steps

After setting up all the necessary tools and accounts:

  • Verify each account setup by logging in and familiarizing yourself with the respective dashboards.
  • Download and install any required software such as your chosen text editor.
  • Prepare your local development environment by setting up project folders and cloning ChromeQuick from its repository.