# 🚀 Get Started

> Source: https://docs.synthesized.io/tdk/latest/user_guide/010_get_started/
> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.synthesized.io/llms.txt).

New to Synthesized? This section will help you get up and running quickly with installation guides, tutorials, and your first workflows.

## What You’ll Find Here

This section contains everything you need to start using the Synthesized platform:

- **Welcome & Overview** - Learn what the platform is and how it can help you
- **Quick Start** - Get running in 5 minutes with the web UI
- **Installation** - Detailed setup instructions for Docker Compose and Kubernetes
- **Configuration** - Connect data sources and create workflows through the web interface
- **Advanced Topics** - Projects, permissions, and workflow management

## Quick Links

- [5-Minute Quick Start](https://docs.synthesized.io/tdk/latest/user_guide/010_get_started/quickstart) - Fastest way to see the platform in action and set up demo environment
- [Connect Data Sources](https://docs.synthesized.io/tdk/latest/user_guide/010_get_started/datasources) - Configure your databases
- [Create Workflows](https://docs.synthesized.io/tdk/latest/user_guide/010_get_started/workflow) - Build your first transformation

## Learning Path

If you’re new to the platform, we recommend following this learning path:

1. **[Start with Welcome](https://docs.synthesized.io/tdk/latest/user_guide/010_get_started/welcome)** - Understand what the Synthesized platform does
2. **[Quick Start & Installation](https://docs.synthesized.io/tdk/latest/user_guide/010_get_started/quickstart)** - Set up your environment with Docker Compose and run your first workflow
3. **[Connect Data Sources](https://docs.synthesized.io/tdk/latest/user_guide/010_get_started/datasources)** - Add your databases to the platform
4. **[Create Workflows](https://docs.synthesized.io/tdk/latest/user_guide/010_get_started/workflow)** - Learn the YAML editor and transformation syntax
5. **[Explore Guides](https://docs.synthesized.io/tdk/latest/user_guide/020_guides/)** - Deep dive into masking, generation, and subsetting

## All Topics

- [Welcome to Synthesized](https://docs.synthesized.io/tdk/latest/user_guide/010_get_started/welcome)
- [5-Minute Quick Start & Installation](https://docs.synthesized.io/tdk/latest/user_guide/010_get_started/quickstart)
- [Connect Data Sources](https://docs.synthesized.io/tdk/latest/user_guide/010_get_started/datasources)
- [Create Workflows](https://docs.synthesized.io/tdk/latest/user_guide/010_get_started/workflow)
- [JDBC URL Examples](https://docs.synthesized.io/tdk/latest/user_guide/070_integrations/databases/)
- [Projects & Organization](https://docs.synthesized.io/tdk/latest/user_guide/010_get_started/projects)
- [Database Permissions](https://docs.synthesized.io/tdk/latest/user_guide/010_get_started/database_permissions)

## Need Help?

- Check our [FAQ](https://docs.synthesized.io/tdk/latest/faq/synthesized-platform) for common questions
- Explore [Guides](https://docs.synthesized.io/tdk/latest/user_guide/020_guides/) for detailed tutorials