# Getting Started

**Last Updated:** 2026-01-31  
**Document Version:** 1.0  
**Status:** Active Documentation

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This directory contains documentation for first-time setup and getting started with the project.

## Documents

- **[README_START_HERE.md](README_START_HERE.md)** - Complete getting started guide - **START HERE**
- **[PREREQUISITES.md](PREREQUISITES.md)** - System requirements and prerequisites

## Quick Start

1. Read **[README_START_HERE.md](README_START_HERE.md)** for complete getting started instructions
2. Review **[PREREQUISITES.md](PREREQUISITES.md)** to ensure all requirements are met
3. Proceed to **[../02-architecture/](../02-architecture/)** for architecture overview
4. Follow **[../03-deployment/](../03-deployment/)** for deployment guides

## Related Documentation

- **[../MASTER_INDEX.md](../MASTER_INDEX.md)** - Complete documentation index
- **[../README.md](README.md)** - Documentation overview