Documentation: Installation Guide Needs Update - Node Version & Setup Instructions

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Current State

The README installation guide appears to be outdated in several aspects:

1. Node Version Mismatch

   • README recommends Node.js 16 (line 19 in README.md)
   • Package.json specifies Node.js 18:

2. Installation Issues Across Platforms
   I've attempted installation on both Windows (WSL) and MacOS environments, following the current README instructions, and encountered several issues:

• Windows/WSL: Missing CustomNetworkActivity Kotlin file
• MacOS: Metro bundler errors related to transformFile undefined
• Both platforms were verified with React Native doctor for proper configuration

Impact

These discrepancies and outdated instructions create barriers for new contributors wanting to participate in Rainbow's development.

Suggested Updates Needed

1. Update Node.js version requirements in README to match package.json
2. Add platform-specific troubleshooting sections
3. Review and update the installation steps for current dependencies
4. Consider adding a development environment verification step

Questions

1. What is the currently recommended development environment setup?
2. Are there any known platform-specific requirements not mentioned in the docs?

Additional Context

• Latest repository updates were as recent as yesterday
• Current README appears to be from last year
• Successfully built on MacOS but encountered runtime errors
• All standard cleanup procedures attempted (cache clearing, reinstalling dependencies, etc.)

Would love to contribute to this amazing wallet system, but first we need to ensure the path to contribution is clear and up-to-date. Happy to help test any documentation updates across different platforms.

Environment Details

• Node version: 18.x
• Yarn version: 4.2.2 (as specified in package.json)
• MacOS/Windows WSL
• React Native environment verified with doctor

Let me know if you need any additional information or clarification!