---
id: 66222be67d3aa258bc576aee
title: Task 37
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-37
lang: en-US
---

<!-- (Audio) Maria: Great to hear that. Now, first things first. Install the development environment correctly, and you'll be all set to start coding. -->

# --description--

The expression `first things first` is used to emphasize that important things should be done before anything else. It's often said at the beginning of a task to focus on the most important steps first. For example, `First things first, let's review the project plan` means to start with reviewing the plan before moving to other tasks.

An `environment`, in a technological context, often refers to a set of software and hardware conditions in which a system operates. For example, a `development environment` is where programmers write and test their code.

# --fillInTheBlank--

## --sentence--

`Great to BLANK that. Now, BLANK things first. Install the development BLANK correctly, and you'll be all set to start coding.`

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`hear`

### --feedback--

In this context, it refers to Maria receiving and acknowledging Tom's response.

---

`first`

### --feedback--

It is used to prioritize the most important tasks.

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`environment`

### --feedback--

It refers to the software setup needed for coding.

# --scene--

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