Essential Tools for Your Interaction Design and Prototyping for XR Journey
To help you succeed in the Interaction Design and Prototyping for XR course, you'll need to install some essential software, including an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), Unity Hub, and Unity Editor.
What is an IDE?
An IDE (Integrated Development Environment) is an application that simplifies software development. While code is technically just text can be written using something as simple as Notepad, an IDE provides dedicated tools like a course code editor, build automation tools, and a debugger, making the development process much more efficient.
A good IDE will facilitate the creation of all sorts of projects!
Recommended IDEs
For the IDE, you can choose between:
- Microsoft Visual Studio Community (for Windows): A powerful IDE that provides extensive support for C# and development.
- Microsoft Visual Studio Code for Mac (for macOS): A lightweight, versatile code editor that is popular among developers for its flexibility and extensions.
Installing Unity Hub and Unity Editor
Unity Hub is a management tool that allows you to install and manage different versions of the Unity Editor and your projects.
For help installing the Unity Hub and Unity Editor, please watch the video below.
Need More Help?
If you have any questions, please contact us at studentexperience@circuitstream.com.