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Sampad Sarker
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The Easiest Way to Install SASS

In the realm of front-end development, numerous methods exist for installing SASS. However, I've uncovered a remarkably straightforward method for installing SASS that avoids bloating your project's size. Let's dive into this simple method together, making sure your SASS setup is smooth and lightweight.

Step 1:
Install Node.js from here. Once installed, verify if Node.js was installed properly by executing the following command on the terminal (Win+R, then type cmd)

node -v
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Step 2:
Install SASS globally.

node install -g sass
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To ensure that SASS was installed correctly, run the following command in the terminal.

sass --version
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Step 3:
Transpile SASS to your specified location.

sass --watch "..\path of scss file\..\scss\main.scss":"..\path of CSS file\..\css\style.css"
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TIP: Drag and drop the file on the terminal, then automatically it finds the location.

Keep the terminal open while working with SASS.

Note: There are no restrictions on opening the terminal at a specific location.

Congratulations! You've successfully set up Sass for your project. Don't forget to keep your terminal open while working with SASS to monitor changes and updates seamlessly. Happy styling, and may your code always be as sleek as your SASS!

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