> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.laracms.nl/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.laracms.nl/get-started/prerequisites.md).

# Prerequisites

### Skill level

If you you want to develop websites with Lara CMS, you should have a solid knowledge of Laravel, and PHP/MySQL in general. You should also know your way around Blade templates, and Webpack.

### Development Environment

You need a modern local development environment (Herd, Valet, Homestead, Docker, MAMP), so you can  run your local site on PHP8/MySQL. And of course you need Node.js to run Laravel Mix (webpack) on your local machine.