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# SDK SETUP

To develop with Arduino-compatible devices in Thinger.io, you have two main options:

1. [**Arduino IDE**](/sdk-setup/arduino-ide.md)
2. [**Visual Studio Code with PlatformIO**](/sdk-setup/visual-studio-code.md)

At Thinger.io, we recommend using Visual Studio Code with PlatformIO. This setup offers a superior editing experience, enhanced code completion, support for multiple hardware platforms, and access to extended Thinger.io features such as OTA (Over-The-Air) updates.

**Choose your preferred option to start coding:**

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