corda/docs/source/quickstart-index.rst
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Quickstart
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Welcome to the Corda Quickstart Guide. Follow the links below to help get going quickly with Corda.
I want to:
* :ref:`Learn <quickstart-learn>` about Corda for the first time
* :ref:`Develop <quickstart-develop>` a CorDapp
* :ref:`Run <quickstart-run>` and test a CorDapp on a local Corda network
* :ref:`Add <quickstart-add>` a node to an existing test Corda network
* :ref:`Add <quickstart-production>` a node to an existing production network
.. _quickstart-learn:
Learn about Corda for the first time
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| Useful links | Description |
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| :doc:`key-concepts` | The key concepts and features of the Corda Platform |
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| :doc:`getting-set-up` | Set up your machine for running and developing CorDapps |
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| :doc:`tutorial-cordapp` | A guide to running a simple CorDapp |
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.. _quickstart-develop:
Develop a CorDapp
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| Useful links | Description |
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| :doc:`hello-world-introduction` | A coding walk-through of a basic CorDapp |
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| :doc:`cordapp-overview` | An introduction to CordApps |
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| :doc:`writing-a-cordapp` | How to structure a CorDapp project |
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| :doc:`cordapp-build-systems` | How to build a CorDapp |
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| :doc:`corda-api` | A guide to the CorDapp API |
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.. _quickstart-run:
Run and test a CorDapp on local Corda network
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| Useful links | Description |
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| :doc:`generating-a-node` | Guidance on creating Corda nodes for development and testing locally and on Docker |
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| :doc:`node-structure` | The Corda node folder structure and how to name your node |
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| :doc:`corda-configuration-file` | A detailed description of the Corda node configuration file with examples |
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| :doc:`running-a-node` | Guidance on running Corda nodes locally and on Docker |
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| :doc:`setting-up-a-dynamic-compatibility-zone` | Considerations for setting up a Corda network |
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| :doc:`shell` | Guidance on using an embedded command line to control and monitor a node |
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| :doc:`node-administration` | How to monitor a Corda node using an RPC interface |
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| :doc:`node-explorer` | A GUI-based tool to view transactional data and transactional history for a node |
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.. _quickstart-add:
Add a node to an existing test Corda network
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| Useful links | Description |
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| :doc:`node-structure` | The Corda node folder structure and how to name your node |
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| :doc:`corda-configuration-file` | A detailed description of the Corda node configuration file with examples |
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| :doc:`deploying-a-node` | A step-by-step guide on deploying a Corda node to your own server |
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| :doc:`azure-vm` | A step-by-step guide on creating a Corda Network on Azure |
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| :doc:`aws-vm` | A step-by-step guide on creating a Corda Network on AWS |
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| :doc:`shell` | Guidance on using an embedded command line to control and monitor a node |
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| :doc:`node-administration` | How to monitor a Corda node using an RPC interface |
+--------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| :doc:`node-explorer` | A GUI-based tool to view transactional data and transactional history for a node |
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| :doc:`blob-inspector` | A troubleshooting tool allowing you to read the contents of a binary blob file |
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.. _quickstart-production:
Add a node to an existing production network
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| Corda Network is a global production network of Corda nodes, operated by the independent |
| Corda Network Foundation. You can learn more here: https://corda.network/participation/index.html |
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| Corda Testnet is a test network, operated for the community by R3. You can learn |
| more here: https://testnet.corda.network |
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