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Getting Started
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Start here if you are new to TurboGenius. Install the package first, then read the workflow overview before moving to the full tutorials.

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   **Recommended Order**

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      **Step 1: Install TurboGenius**

      Set up the package, required Python dependencies, and external tools needed for the tutorials.

      - :doc:`Open installation instructions <./02installation>`

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      **Step 2: Understand the Workflow**

      Learn the standard sequence from preparation and conversion to DFT, VMC optimization, VMC, and LRDMC.

      - :doc:`Open the workflow overview <./03basic_workflow>`

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   **What You Will Learn**

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      **Installation**

      Check prerequisites, install the package, and verify that the CLI works correctly.

      - :doc:`Install TurboGenius <./02installation>`

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      **Workflow Structure**

      See how TurboGenius commands connect across a typical QMC calculation.

      - :doc:`Basic Workflow Overview <./03basic_workflow>`

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      **Next Steps**

      After this section, move to the main examples and then use the reference guide when you need command details.

      - :doc:`Tutorials <../tutorial/00index>`
      - :doc:`Reference Guide <../reference/00index>`

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