
Most of the operations to create and modify Azure Search entities involve submitting JSON requests to a REST interface.You will use this in some of the later challenges. After installing the language-specific extensions, install the Azure Functions extension.Python: Python Extension for Visual Studio Code.NET Core SDK, C# Extension for Visual Studio Code After installing Visual Studio Code, install the following language-specific extensions for the language you plan to use:.The recommended IDE is Visual Studio Code. Install your choice of Integrated Development Environment (IDE) software, such as Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Eclipse, or IntelliJ.A modern laptop running Windows 10 (1703 or higher), Mac OSX (10.13 or higher), or one of these Ubuntu versions.

To avoid any delays with downloading or installing tooling, have the following ready to go ahead of the OpenHack: Required knowledge of Azure fundamentals. Participants should have a basic understanding of how different services interact through APIs (Application Programing Interfaces), including REST/JSON interfaces. To be successful and get the most out of this OpenHack, participants should have existing knowledge of programing languages including C#, JavaScript, Node.JS or Java.
