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Build and test your first component

These instructions will guide you through building a basic component using the Component Service.

Complete each step before going on to the next.

Prerequisites

Some tasks must be performed before you start to use Component Service. Read Prerequisites in the Getting started page to make sure you are ready to go.

Goals

At the end of these instructions, you will have achieved the following:

  • Created the file structure for your component.

  • Tested your component in your local development environment.

Steps

There are five steps to building your basic Hello world component in your local development environment.

  1. Create component package file structure

  2. Add a JavaScript function to render your component

  3. Add code to your manifest file

  4. Set up your local preview

  5. Test using the local development server