Specific set-up steps if you are going to develop with these bad boys.
The best way to install node on mac is through nvm which also lets you manage different versions of node on the same machine.
Just follow the instructions over there: https://github.com/creationix/nvm
Install the two following chrome extensions:
- React Developer Tools
- Redux DevTools
Install Facebook's default config for quickly new starting react applications: https://github.com/facebookincubator/create-react-app