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| # Getting Started with Bazel | |
| This page lists material that will help you get started with Bazel. If you have | |
| not already done so, first read the [Bazel Overview](bazel-overview.html). | |
| ## Installation | |
| To install Bazel, see [Installing Bazel](install.html). | |
| If you use Windows, please read also [Using Bazel on Windows](windows.html). | |
| You might also want to [integrate Bazel with your IDE](ide.html). | |
| ## Bazel container | |
| To try out Bazel inside a [Docker](https://www.docker.com/) container, check out | |
| our public Ubuntu Linux (16.04) based Bazel container in | |
| [Google Cloud Marketplace](https://console.cloud.google.com/marketplace/details/google/bazel). | |
| To get started with the Bazel container, check out [Getting started with Bazel Docker Container](bazel-container.html). | |
| ## Tutorials | |
| To get hands-on with Bazel and understand its core concepts, complete a | |
| tutorial: | |
| * [Tutorial: Build a C++ Project](tutorial/cpp.html) | |
| * [Tutorial: Build a Java Project](tutorial/java.html) | |
| * [Tutorial: Build an Android Application](tutorial/android-app.html) | |
| * [Tutorial: Build an iOS Application](tutorial/ios-app.html) | |
| If you find yourself unsure of how Workspace, Packages, Targets and Rules | |
| relate to each other, jump to the [Bazel Concepts](build-ref.html) page. | |
| Once you are familiar with the basics, you can try the rules for | |
| [other languages](rules.html). | |
| ## Migration | |
| To learn how to migrate your project to Bazel, see the appropriate migration | |
| guide: | |
| * [Migrating from Maven to Bazel](migrate-maven.html) | |
| * [Migrating from Xcode to Bazel](migrate-xcode.html) | |
| ## Reference | |
| To further explore Bazel, refer to the following resources: | |
| * [Bazel Concepts and Terminology](build-ref.html) | |
| * [Bazel User Manual](user-manual.html) | |
| * [Rules](rules.html) for many languages |