System Requirements

Browser Requirements - Recommended Browsers (Best Experience): Juliet works best on modern browsers with full support for latest web standards. Chrome 90+ (Latest recommended), Edge 90+ (Latest recommended), Firefox 88+ (Latest recommended), Safari 14+ (Latest recommended for macOS/iOS), Brave 1.24+ (Latest recommended).

Why These Browsers? Juliet uses advanced browser features: WebAssembly, Service Workers, ES Modules, WebSockets, IndexedDB.

Browsers NOT Supported: Internet Explorer (all versions), Opera Mini, UC Browser, Older mobile browsers.

Device Requirements - Desktop & Laptop Minimum: OS Windows 10+, macOS 10.14+, or Linux (Ubuntu 18.04+), RAM 4GB minimum (8GB recommended), Processor Dual-core 2.0 GHz or faster, Screen 1280×720 resolution minimum, Internet Stable broadband 5+ Mbps. Recommended Setup: RAM 8GB or more, Processor Quad-core, Screen 1920×1080 or higher, Internet 25+ Mbps.

Tablets Supported: iPad (5th gen or newer), iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air (3rd gen or newer), iPad Mini (5th gen or newer), Android tablets with Chrome 90+. Minimum: RAM 3GB, Screen 9.7" or larger recommended, OS iPadOS 14+ or Android 9+. Limitations: Smaller screen may limit panel space, terminal usage less comfortable, virtual keyboard takes screen space, some keyboard shortcuts unavailable.

Mobile Phones Limited Support: Mobile phones can view and make minor edits, but experience is optimized for larger screens. What Works: Viewing projects, reading code, reviewing changes, testing previews, chatting with AI. What's Difficult: Editing code (small screen, virtual keyboard), managing file tree, viewing multiple panels simultaneously, terminal usage.

Internet Connection Required: Juliet is cloud-based and requires active internet connection. Minimum: 5 Mbps download, 1 Mbps upload, Broadband/4G LTE or better, Latency < 100ms. Recommended: 25+ Mbps download, 5+ Mbps upload, Fiber/Cable/5G, Latency < 50ms. Why Internet Required: AI Processing (cloud servers), Container Runtime, File Syncing, Package Installation, Live Preview.

Screen Resolution & Display - Minimum Resolution 1280×720 (HD). Recommended: Desktop 1920×1080 (Full HD), 2560×1440 (QHD), 3840×2160 (4K). Laptop 1366×768 minimum, 1920×1080 recommended. Multi-Monitor Setup: Juliet works great with multiple monitors - open editor on one screen, preview on another.

Hardware Acceleration - Graphics (GPU) Recommended: Enable hardware acceleration in browser. How to Enable: Settings → System → Enable "Use hardware acceleration when available" → Restart browser. CPU: 2 cores (basic projects work fine), 4 cores (recommended for typical usage), 6+ cores (best for complex builds).

Storage Requirements - Browser Storage: Minimum 500MB free browser storage, Recommended 2GB+ free storage. Disk Space: Required 1GB free disk space for browser cache and downloads.

Memory (RAM) Considerations: Small projects 4GB minimum/8GB recommended. Medium projects 6GB minimum/8GB recommended. Large projects 8GB minimum/16GB recommended. Signs of Insufficient RAM: Browser becomes slow or unresponsive, tabs crash frequently, preview takes long to load. Solution: Close other browser tabs and applications to free up memory.

Network Ports & Firewall: Ports Used: 443 (HTTPS) for secure web traffic, 80 (HTTP) redirected to 443, WebSocket connections for real-time sync. VPN Compatibility: Juliet works with most VPNs, but some VPNs may slow connection. Try disabling VPN if experiencing issues.

Performance Tips: Keep Browser Updated, Close Unused Tabs, Clear Browser Cache periodically, Disable Unnecessary Extensions, Use Recommended Screen Resolution, Stable Internet Connection (wired ethernet better than WiFi).