diff --git a/docs/source/dev-and-test/setup-run-node.md b/docs/source/dev-and-test/setup-run-node.md index c111aa0a..eda68326 100644 --- a/docs/source/dev-and-test/setup-run-node.md +++ b/docs/source/dev-and-test/setup-run-node.md @@ -1,5 +1,7 @@ # Set Up & Run a Dev/Test Node +This page explains how to set up a minimal local BigchainDB node for development and testing purposes. + The BigchainDB core dev team develops BigchainDB on Ubuntu 14.04 and Fedora 23, so we recommend you use one of those. BigchainDB Server doesn't work on Windows and Mac OS X (unless you use a VM or containers). First, read through the BigchainDB [CONTRIBUTING.md file](https://github.com/bigchaindb/bigchaindb/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md). It outlines the steps to setup a machine for developing and testing BigchainDB.