# Getting started
## Run a build with gradle
In the project root, there is a **gradlew** shell script. The **gradlew.bat** is for Windows.
The script runs the gradle wrapper program, which is included in the project. So there
is no local gradle installation needed. To run the wrapper, a Java Development Kit
version 8 or higher is needed. The installed version can be checked by running
`java --version` in your shell.

A build is run when the script is run either in the PowerShell or bash.
The picture below shows a run in the Windows PowerShell.
![powerShellGradle.png](../blob/powerShellGradle.png "powerShellGradle.png")


## Open the project in an IDE
The project can be opened in any IDE. It makes sense to choose an IDE which supports Gradle.
IntelliJ IDEA Community is recommended. It can be downloaded using the following link:
*https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/download*

![projectOpenedInIDEA.png](../blob/projectOpenedInIDEA.png "projectOpenedInIDEA.png")