Before we jump right into coding some simple games, we need to install and run the necessary programs that will make our applications come to life. Corona SDK is primarily a 2D development engine. If you've had experience developing for iOS or Android, you will find the experience of working with Corona refreshing. It is also simple to use. In no time, you'll be creating finished products to distribute through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
In this chapter, we will:
You have the option of choosing the Mac OS X or Microsoft Windows operating system to develop on. Keep in mind the following system requirements that are needed to run the program. The most compatible version used for this book is Build 2014.2511.
If you are installing Corona for Mac OS X, be sure that your system has the following features:
If you are running Microsoft Windows, be sure that your system has the following features: