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title: Building Xahau
description: A Guide to Setting Up the Development Environment.
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This section provides detailed instructions for setting up the build environment on both Ubuntu 22.04 and macOS 13.5.2.

The building Xahau chapter will guide you through the process of establishing environmental variables, installing core and **Xahaud** dependencies, and compiling the software, including the acquisition and setup of essential components like LLVM, Boost, WasmEdge, and Protobuf.

The steps explain why certain versions and configurations are needed to ensure compatibility and optimal performance. Ending with cloning the Xahau repository and creating the **Xahaud** target, which sets developers on the path to adding to or deploying the Xahau network.
