# Installation

This guide helps you install the required tools, clone the official SDK project, and open it in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) for development.

### Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following installed and set up:

* You have a **GitHub account** to access the official repository and releases.
* **.NET SDK**
  * Version: .NET 9.0 or higher recommended
  * Verify installation:

    ```bash
    dotnet --version
    ```
* **Code Editor**
  * [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) is recommended, but you can use any editor you prefer.

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### Download the SDK Release

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Download [**OddsFeedSDKCore\_3.6.0.tar.gz**](https://github.com/sportradar/UnifiedOddsSdkNetCore/releases) from the **Releases** asset page. This was the latest version at the time of writing. Ensure you always download the most recent release.
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### Extract the Package

Unpack the downloaded `.tar.gz` file to a folder of your choice. This will give you access to the SDK files you need for setup.
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### Open in VS Code

* Open the cloned folder in **VS Code**.
* Install the **C# Dev Kit** extension from the VS Code Marketplace.
  * This ensures proper support for `.sln` (solution) files.
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### Explore the SDK

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* In VS Code, open the **Solution Explorer**.
* Expand the **`Sportradar.OddsFeed.SDK`** folder to browse the project structure and codebase.
* Find and open the **`App.config`** file. Inside, you’ll see a configuration section like this:

```xml
<uofSdkSection 
    accessToken="" 
    defaultLanguage="en" 
    nodeId="1" 
    environment="GlobalIntegration" />

```

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**Configuration Details**

| Atrribute       | Required | Description                                                                                                                                                    |
| --------------- | -------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| accessToken     | Yes      | Used for authenticating with the broker and the Sports API.                                                                                                    |
| defaultLanguage | Yes      | Defines the primary language for SDK data (e.g., `en`).                                                                                                        |
| nodeId          | Yes      | Specifies the node identifier for this SDK instance.                                                                                                           |
| environment     | Optional | Indicates which Unified Feed environment the SDK connects to. Accepted values come from the `SdkEnvironment` enum. If not set, the default is **Integration**. |

#### Environment Values

* **GlobalIntegration** – for testing and development
* **GlobalProduction** – for live production environments


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