The phrase "a basic step in" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate a fundamental or essential action within a process or procedure.
Example: "Understanding the principles of coding is a basic step in learning how to program effectively."
Alternatives: "an essential part of" or "a fundamental aspect of".
Cooling load calculation is a basic step in design and sizing of radiant systems.
Section classification is adopted by modern design codes and standards as a basic step in design process.
Maurice W. Williams, a research archeologist at the Florida State Museum, working with William Fisher, a student, completed this summer a topographic map of the site, a basic step in any excavation.
The obtained results can be regarded as a basic step in examining of axial buckling mechanisms of more complex systems consist of multi-layered membranes from parallel or even orthogonal single-walled carbon nanotubes.
Time Bomb RUSSIA IS SKIPPING A BASIC STEP in readying its most important military computers for the 2000 technology challenge, including some that track sensitive nuclear stockpiles.
–The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson, by Mark Twain Time Bomb Russia is skipping a basic step in readying its most important military computers for the 2000 technology challenge, including some that track sensitive nuclear stockpiles.
The display visualizes each dance step of a basic step model in a separate window.
Salting passwords, security experts say, is Security 101 — a basic step that LinkedIn, eHarmony and Lastfm.com all failed to take.
Memorizing should be regarded as a first basic step in learning as it gives a firm foundation for further learning and practice.
It's a basic step (almost common sense in the IT world), but it's still an important one.
The automation of the guideline execution process is a basic step towards its widespread use in medical centres.
