.. _getting_started_index:

Get Started
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Quick Start
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This will get you up and running with just 5 minutes of reading:

- :ref:`installing_iris`
- :ref:`iris_data_structures`
- The first part of: :ref:`loading_iris_cubes`

Base Understanding
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If you prefer to begin with a richer understanding, these are the pages to read:

- :ref:`why_iris`
- Browse for an idea of Iris' capabilities: :doc:`/generated/gallery/index`
- :doc:`userguide`

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   ../how_to/installing
   ../explanation/why_iris