Complete step-by-step guide to create a Sitecore JSS project with Sitecore XPShape

Here’s a complete step-by-step guide to create a Sitecore JSS project with Sitecore XP, starting from software installation → project setup → deployment → running.

1. Prerequisites (Install Everything First)

Required Software

1. Development Tools

• Install Node.js (LTS version recommended, e.g. 18+)
• Install npm (comes with Node)
• Install Git
• Install Visual Studio Code

2. Sitecore XP Requirements

Install:

• Microsoft SQL Server
• Solr
• IIS
• .NET SDK (.NET Framework 4.8 + .NET Core if required)
• Dotnet runtime (dotnet-runtime-10.0.5-win-x64)
• Dotnet hosting (dotnet-hosting-10.0.5-win or dotnet-hosting-2.1.30-win)
• Aspnet core runtime (aspnetcore-runtime-2.1.30-win-x64

3. Sitecore Installation Tools

• Install Sitecore Install Framework (SIF)
• Install Sitecore PowerShell Extensions (SPE)

2. Install Sitecore XP (Local Instance)

Step 1: Download Sitecore