# Quick Start The *Quick start* assumes that you are a new developer without any prior experience working with Substrate or FRAME, but that you are aware that these tools exist. The *Quick start* also assumes that you want a simplified entry point for setting up a development environment and starting a blockchain node on your local computer. In the *Quick start*, you'll get a brief overview of what Substrate is, learn how to compile and start a node, and take a short tour through the node template code. The following topics are intended to be read in order as a fast path to learning to build with Substrate: * [Substrate at a glance](/infrablockchain-docs/infrablockchain/learn/substrate/tutorials/quick-start/substrate-at-a-glance.md) * [Start a node](/infrablockchain-docs/infrablockchain/learn/substrate/tutorials/quick-start/start-a-node.md) * [Explore the code](/infrablockchain-docs/infrablockchain/learn/substrate/tutorials/quick-start/explore-the-code.md) * [Modify the runtime](/infrablockchain-docs/infrablockchain/learn/substrate/tutorials/quick-start/modify-the-runtime.md) If the *Quick start* isn't your route of choice, there are other ways to approach the documentation for learning to build with Substrate. For example, you can dive directly into core concepts in the [Learn](/infrablockchain-docs/infrablockchain/learn/substrate/learn.md) section or work through hands-on exercises in the [Tutorials](/infrablockchain-docs/infrablockchain/learn/substrate/tutorials.md) section. To help you find your way, think of Substrate documentation as being divided into three parts: the developer journey, the tutorials, and an API and reference section. Although the parts are interrelated, each part presents information in a different way and with a different purpose: The **Developer journey** presents information in the form of a narrative arc: * [Learn](/infrablockchain-docs/infrablockchain/learn/substrate/learn.md) covers core blockchain and Substrate concepts and operations. * [Install](/infrablockchain-docs/infrablockchain/learn/substrate/tutorials/install.md) provides platorm-specific installation instructions and troubleshooting tips for installation-related issues. * [Build](/infrablockchain-docs/infrablockchain/learn/substrate/build.md) exposes the tools and techniques for building custom blockchain applications. * [Test](/infrablockchain-docs/infrablockchain/tutorials/test.md) highlights approaches for unit testing and benchmarking code before deploying on a test network or in a production environment. * [Maintain](/infrablockchain-docs/infrablockchain/devops.md) provides general information about maintaining your network with hardware and software upgrades, managing new releases, and maintaining your infrastructure. The **Tutorials** provide hands-on learning experiences that cover different aspects of building and managing a Substrate-based blockchain: * [Build a blockchain](/infrablockchain-docs/infrablockchain/learn/substrate/tutorials/build-a-blockchain.md) tutorials are focused on network basics from starting a single node to creating a private four node blockchain, monitoring node operations, and upgrading a running network. * [Build application logic](/infrablockchain-docs/infrablockchain/learn/substrate/tutorials/build-application-logic.md) tutorials are focused on how to implement application-specific logic working with existing and custom pallets. * [Build a parachain](/infrablockchain-docs/infrablockchain/tutorials/build/build-parachain.md) tutorials are focused on how to move from a standalone chain to a parachain, connect a parachain to a relay chain, and send messages between chains. The **Reference** provides direct access to technical information such as the Rust API and help for command-line tools. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.infrablockchain.net/infrablockchain-docs/infrablockchain/learn/substrate/tutorials/quick-start.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.