Chapter 1. Downloading and Installing nopCommerce

nopCommerce is easy to obtain and easy to install. Whether you are a talented developer looking forward to highly customize your site, or you're a business owner who would just like to get their online store up and running fast, you'll find a flavor for you. nopCommerce can be downloaded as a ready to install e-commerce engine or as full source code ready to be modified. No matter which path you take, the end result is the same—a fully-featured e-commerce engine that will allow you to sell your products online and make money. This chapter will cover everything you need to know for downloading and installing nopCommerce. If you are interested in developing custom code, we'll also cover what prerequisites you will need and how to set up your development environment.