Update the Dependencies installation guide

workspace/README.md

@@ -10,15 +10,37 @@ Aptos Workspace provides a testing environment framework for Aptos developers to
 
 Aptos Workspace utilizes [mocha](https://mochajs.org/) as the testing framework and [chai](https://www.chaijs.com/) as the assertion framework.
 
-## Prerequisites
-Currently you'll need to have Docker installed on your system in order to use Aptos Workspace.
-Docker is required because Aptos Workspace uses it to run a local indexer instance, which is part of the local network.
-
-### Install Docker
+## Dependencies
+The following dependencies are needed for running Aptos Workspace. Make sure you
+install them correctly.
+
+### Node.js and npm
+Install Node.js and npm by following the official guide:
+- [Download and Install Node.js & npm](https://docs.npmjs.com/downloading-and-installing-node-js-and-npm)
+
+### git
+Git is required for the Move package system to fetch remote dependencies.
+- **Mac**
+  - Install via homebrew: `brew install git`
+  - Install via MacPorts: `sudo port install git`
+- **Windows**
+  - Download and install from: [Git for Windows](https://git-scm.com/downloads/win)
+- **Linux**:
+  - Install via your package manager
+  - Detailed instructions here: [Git for Linux](https://git-scm.com/downloads/linux)
+
+### Docker
+Currently, Docker is required to run Aptos Workspace as it is used to run a local indexer instance, which is part of the local network used for simulation.
+
+Follow these links to install Docker:
 - **Mac**: Download [Docker Desktop for macOS](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/setup/install/mac-install/) from the Docker website.
 - **Windows**: Download [Docker Desktop for Windows](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/setup/install/windows-install/) from the Docker website.
 - **Linux**: Download [Docker Desktop for Linux](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/setup/install/linux/), or install [Docker Engine](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/).
 
+### Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (Windows Only)
+Windows users must install the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable, in order to run the Aptos CLI executable, which is required for Aptos Workspace.
+- Download and install from: [Microsoft VC++ Redistributable](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170)
+
 ## Getting Started
 
 To start using Workspace you need to create an `npm project` by going to an empty folder (or `cd` into an existing one), and run:

workspace/first-aptos-workspace-project.md

@@ -2,15 +2,15 @@
 
 This is a tutorial that walks you through the steps to create a TS/JS project using Aptos Workspace. By the end, you’ll have a functional development setup with a sample Move contract and integration test.
 
-# Step 0: Install Prerequisites
+# Step 0: Install Dependencies
 
 Before getting started, please make sure you have the necessary dependencies installed.
 
-Follow the [Aptos Workspace README](https://github.com/aptos-labs/workspace/blob/main/workspace/README.md#prerequisites) to install prerequisites like **Docker**.
-
-If you don’t have **Node.js** and **npm** installed, refer to the official installation guide:
-
-- [https://docs.npmjs.com/downloading-and-installing-node-js-and-npm](https://docs.npmjs.com/downloading-and-installing-node-js-and-npm)
+Follow the [this section of the Aptos Workspace README](../README.md#Dependencies) to install the required Dependencies:
+- Node.js and npm
+- git
+- Docker
+- Microsoft VC++ Redistributable (windows only)
 
 # Step 1: Initialize the npm Project