###Quick Start **Step 1** Install the [StrongLoop Suite](#NEED_LINK) **Step 2** Create a sample LoopBack application. ```sh $ slc lb api-example ``` **Step 3** Run the sample application. ```sh $ cd loopback-sample-app $ slc run app ``` **Step 4** Click the button below to open the app in a browser. <a href="http://localhost:3000" class="status btn btn-primary">View the Sample App</a> **Step 5** Try out the various REST apis by clicking the button below. <a href="http://localhost:3000/explorer" class="status btn btn-primary">Explore the REST APIs</a> ---