Step-by-Step Setup:
Node.js:

Visit https://nodejs.org

Download and install the LTS version

Ganache:

Visit https://trufflesuite.com/ganache

Download the desktop app and install it

Launch Ganache and create a new workspace

MetaMask:

Go to https://metamask.io

Install a browser extension

Create a wallet and save your recovery phrase

🧪 Verify Setup:
Run node -v in the terminal to confirm Node.js

Launch Ganache → ensure local blockchain is running

Open MetaMask → check that it connects to “Localhost:8545”