> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cardano-course.gitbook.io/cardano-course/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cardano-course.gitbook.io/cardano-course/handbook/module-1-build-and-run-the-node/building-the-node.md).

# Building the node

## Video lessons:

1. [Building the node with Cabal](https://youtu.be/csqvbw3F_BU)
2. [Building the node with Nix](https://youtu.be/iREukg3-JSM)

## Documentation

To build the node with Cabal, follow the official documentation:

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To build the node with Nix, follow this documentation:

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