doc: Updates to index and readme pages

Updates to index and readme pages

Signed-off-by: divya pillai <divya.pillai@nordicsemi.no>

Author: divipillai

README.md

@@ -50,18 +50,17 @@ Alternatively, you can download pre-built firmware binaries from the latest rele
 
 ## Setting up the development environment
 
-To build the firmware from source, you need the nRF Connect SDK development environment ([setup guide](https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-latest/page/nrf/installation.html)). There are two options for setting up and building the project. For a detailed walkthrough, see the [Getting Started Guide](docs/common/getting_started.md).
+There are two options for setting up and building the project.
 
 ### Option 1: nRF Connect for VS Code (Recommended)
 
 Use the [nRF Connect for VS Code](https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/nrf-connect-vscode/page/index.html) extension for an integrated development experience:
 
-1. Open VS Code and go to the **nRF Connect** extension.
-2. Select **Create New Application** → **Browse nRF Connect SDK add-on Index**.
-3. Search for **Asset Tracker Template** and create the project.
-4. Use the **Actions** panel in the extension to build and flash the application.
-
-For more details, see the [Getting Started Guide](docs/common/getting_started.md).
+1. To install the nRF Connect SDK and its toolchain using nRF Connect for VS Code, follow [extension documentation](https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/nrf-connect-vscode/page/get_started/quick_setup.html) or [Installing nRF Connect SDK and VS Code exercise] (https://academy.nordicsemi.com/courses/nrf-connect-sdk-fundamentals/lessons/lesson-1-nrf-connect-sdk-introduction/topic/exercise-1-1/) on Nordic Developer Academy.
+2. Open VS Code and go to the **nRF Connect** extension.
+3. Select **Create New Application** → **Browse nRF Connect SDK add-on Index**.
+4. Search for **Asset Tracker Template** and create the project.
+5. Use the **Actions** panel in the extension to build and flash the application.
 
 ### Option 2: Command line
 
@@ -88,7 +87,7 @@ For more details, see the [Getting Started Guide](docs/common/getting_started.md
    nrfutil sdk-manager toolchain launch --ncs-version v3.1.0 --terminal
    ```
 
-   This will launch a new terminal window with the specified toolchain activated, use this terminal in the coming steps.
+   This launches a new terminal window with the specified toolchain activated. Use this terminal in the coming steps.
 
 5. Initialize workspace:
 
@@ -117,6 +116,8 @@ west flash --erase
 ```
 </details>
 
+For more details, see the [Getting Started Guide](docs/common/getting_started.md).
+
 ### Provision device to nRF Cloud
 
 After building and flashing (using either option above), you need to provision the device to connect to [nRF Cloud](https://nrfcloud.com).

docs/index.md

@@ -4,8 +4,6 @@ The Asset Tracker Template is a modular framework for developing IoT application
 
 The system is organized into modules, each responsible for a specific functionality, such as managing network connectivity, handling cloud communication, or collecting environmental data. Modules communicate through [zbus](https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-latest/page/zephyr/services/zbus/index.html) channels, ensuring loose coupling and maintainability.
 
-The Asset Tracker Template is an add-on and released separately from the [Asset-Tracker-Template](https://github.com/nrfconnect/Asset-Tracker-Template) repository.
-
 **Supported hardware**:
 
 * [Thingy:91 X](https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-hardware/Nordic-Thingy-91-X)
@@ -21,18 +19,17 @@ Alternatively, you can download pre-built firmware binaries from the latest rele
 
 ## Setting up the development environment
 
-To build the firmware from source, you need the nRF Connect SDK development environment ([setup guide](https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-latest/page/nrf/installation.html)). There are two options for setting up and building the project. For a detailed walkthrough, see the [Getting Started Guide](common/getting_started.md).
+There are two options for setting up and building the project.
 
 ### Option 1: nRF Connect for VS Code (Recommended)
 
 Use the [nRF Connect for VS Code](https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/nrf-connect-vscode/page/index.html) extension for an integrated development experience:
 
-1. Open VS Code and go to the **nRF Connect** extension.
-2. Select **Create New Application** → **Browse nRF Connect SDK add-on Index**.
-3. Search for **Asset Tracker Template** and create the project.
-4. Use the **Actions** panel in the extension to build and flash the application.
-
-For more details, see the [Getting Started Guide](common/getting_started.md).
+1. To install the nRF Connect SDK and its toolchain using nRF Connect for VS Code, follow [extension documentation](https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/nrf-connect-vscode/page/get_started/quick_setup.html) or [Installing nRF Connect SDK and VS Code exercise] (https://academy.nordicsemi.com/courses/nrf-connect-sdk-fundamentals/lessons/lesson-1-nrf-connect-sdk-introduction/topic/exercise-1-1/) on Nordic Developer Academy.
+2. Open VS Code and go to the **nRF Connect** extension.
+3. Select **Create New Application** → **Browse nRF Connect SDK add-on Index**.
+4. Search for **Asset Tracker Template** and create the project.
+5. Use the **Actions** panel in the extension to build and flash the application.
 
 ### Option 2: Command line
 
@@ -48,7 +45,7 @@ For more details, see the [Getting Started Guide](common/getting_started.md).
 </li>
 <li>Launch toolchain:
 <pre><code class="language-bash">nrfutil sdk-manager toolchain launch --ncs-version v3.1.0 --terminal</code></pre>
-This will launch a new terminal window with the specified toolchain activated, use this terminal in the coming steps.
+This launches a new terminal window with the specified toolchain activated. Use this terminal in the coming steps.
 </li>
 <li>Initialize workspace
 <pre><code class="language-bash">west init -m https://github.com/nrfconnect/Asset-Tracker-Template.git --mr main asset-tracker-template
@@ -78,6 +75,8 @@ west update</code></pre>
     ```
 </details>
 
+For more details, see the [Getting Started Guide](common/getting_started.md).
+
 ### Provision device to nRF Cloud
 
 After building and flashing (using either option above), you need to provision the device to connect to [nRF Cloud](https://nrfcloud.com).