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Getting Started with Buck2

Welcome to Buck2! This section will guide you through everything you need to know to get started with Buck2, from basic concepts to building your first applications.

What You'll Learn​

This getting started guide covers the essential concepts and skills needed to use Buck2 effectively:

  • Understanding Buck2: What it is and why you might want to use it
  • Installation: How to set up Buck2 on your system
  • Core Concepts: Essential terminology and concepts like targets, packages, and cells
  • Hands-on Tutorials: Step-by-step practical examples building real applications

Learning Path​

Follow these documents in order for the best learning experience:

1. What is Buck2?​

Start here to understand what Buck2 is, its key features, and why you might want to use it for your build system needs.

2. Installing Buck2​

Get Buck2 installed and ready to use on your development machine.

3. Tutorial: Your First Buck2 Application​

Build your first "Hello, World!" Rust application with Buck2. Learn the basics of creating BUCK files, defining targets, and building projects.

4. Tutorial: Adding Dependencies​

Expand your knowledge by creating libraries, managing dependencies between targets, and working with external dependencies.

5. Tutorial: Adding Tests​

Learn how to write and run tests for your Buck2 projects to ensure code quality and reliability.

6. From Tutorial to Concepts​

Dive deeper into Buck2's core concepts by revisiting what you built in the tutorials with a focus on understanding the underlying terminology and architecture.

Prerequisites​

  • Basic familiarity with command line tools

Ready to get started? Begin with What is Buck2? to understand the fundamentals, then follow the learning path above.