# Advice for starting with Discourse development

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/advice-for-starting-with-discourse-development/320869
**Category:** Development
**Created:** [August 9, 2024, 9:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/advice-for-starting-with-discourse-development/320869 "2024-08-09T09:44:41Z")
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### Author: ![NateDhaliwal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/natedhaliwal/32/313494_2.png) [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)
#### Post date: [August 9, 2024, 9:51am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/advice-for-starting-with-discourse-development/320869/2 "2024-08-09T09:51:18Z")

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Hi there. If you are new to Discourse, you can check out this guide;

> [@Understanding Discourse for new users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/understanding-discourse-for-new-users/96331):
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> bookmark This guide covers the fundamental features and basic usage of Discourse for new users, explaining key terms, how to navigate, participate in conversations, and configure notifications. person_raising_hand Required user level: Any Welcome! As a new user of Discourse, we hope you will find this site intuitive and clearly structured. Here’s some guidance to help you get started: Summary This guide will cover: Basic terms used in Discourse Browsing and navigation tips Reading an…

> [@Brett\_Peters](#):
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> custom theme process

Are you looking at how to make themes and components?

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