> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://postica.gitbook.io/binding-system-3/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://postica.gitbook.io/binding-system-3/getting-started.md).

# Getting Started

Install the package, make your first connection, and learn the ideas behind it.

Start with a working connection, then explore the parts that make it work. If you already use Binding System 2, the upgrade guide covers the changes to check first.

## Your first session

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## Find your bearings

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## Put it to work

Continue with [Tutorials and Demo Scenes](/binding-system-3/tutorials.md) for a complete build, or open [Binding](/binding-system-3/overview.md) to explore the Inspector tools.