Film developing is pretty simple. There are some good references above, but you can probably find a book at your public library that has detailed instructions with pictures. That helps. For equipment, you need a developing tank. Developing tanks are available at moderate prices from all the mail order photo stores (e.g. Freestyle, Adorama, etc.). It's a good idea to sacrifice a fresh roll of film to practice loading the tank in the light before you try it in the dark. Loading the tank isn't hard, but it can get tricky and frustrating. You obviously need a place that you can make completely dark so that you can load the tank without getting light on the film. If you do not have a closet or somewhere you can make completely dark (no light leaks at all), you can buy a "changing bag" from the same suppliers. That will give you a safe, convenient place to load film. You will need a place to hang the film up to dry. I use an indoor clothesline. A coat hanger in a spacious closet will also work. The drying area should be as dust free as possible. You also need clips to hang the film. Clips are specially made for this purpose, and they are excellent, but I generally use clothespins (the wooden ones work best). You will probably find that a small plastic funnel will come in handy, too. A two cup measuring cup (standard kitchen equipment) will be needed for measuring the solutions, and a couple of quart containers will be needed to hold them. You do not need a formal darkroom. A kitchen of bathroom sink will do fine for film developing. For chemicals, you need film developer and fixer. The liquid concentrate types are easiest for the beginner. (HC-110 is a good developer, and there are several liquid fixer concentrates out there that you can use.) You can use either a stop bath or a water rinse between the developer and fixer - both work.