> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.decimal.at/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.decimal.at/technical/learning-path.md).

# Learning Path

This guide outlines a series of tutorials and resources designed to get you started with decimal. 

It's not necessary to complete all items listed to start using decimal. Use this as a reference to navigate to the most relevant parts of the documentation and other resources according to your needs.

### Join the community <a href="#join-the-community" id="join-the-community"></a>

Decimal has an active community where you can get and offer help. Connect, share, and learn with other fellow builders:

* Follow our progress and updates on Twitter, Telegram, Discord.
* [Ask questions](https://community.n8n.io/t/readme-welcome-to-the-n8n-community/44381) and [make feature requests](https://community.n8n.io/c/feature-requests) in the Community Forum.

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### Setup decimal

If you don't have an account yet, sign up to a [free trial on n8n Cloud](https://app.n8n.cloud/register) or install n8n's community edition with [Docker](https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/installation/docker/) (recommended) or [npm](https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/installation/npm/). See [Choose your n8n](https://docs.n8n.io/choose-n8n/) for more details.

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### Try it out

Start with the quickstart guides to help you get up and running with building basic workflows.&#x20;

* [A very quick quickstart](https://docs.n8n.io/try-it-out/quickstart/)
* [A longer introduction](https://docs.n8n.io/try-it-out/tutorial-first-workflow/)
* [Build an AI workflow in n8n](https://docs.n8n.io/advanced-ai/intro-tutorial/)

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### Structured Courses <a href="#structured-courses" id="structured-courses"></a>

Decimal offers two sets of courses.

#### Video courses

Learn key concepts and n8n features, while building examples as you go.

* The [Beginner](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlET0GsrLUL59YbxstZE71WszP3pVnZfI) course covers the basics of n8n.
* The [Advanced](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlET0GsrLUL5bxmx5c1H1Ms_OtOPYZIEG) course covers more complex workflows, more technical nodes, and enterprise features

#### Text courses <a href="#text-courses" id="text-courses"></a>

Build more complex workflows while learning key concepts along the way. Earn a badge and an avatar in your community profile.&#x20;

* [Level 1: Beginner Course](https://blog.n8n.io/announcing-the-n8n-certification-course-for-beginners-level-1/)
* [Level 2: Intermediate Course](https://blog.n8n.io/announcing-course-level-two/)

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### Build a node <a href="#build-a-node" id="build-a-node"></a>

If you can't find a node for a specific app or a service, you can build a node yourself and share with the community. See what others have built on [npm website](https://www.npmjs.com/search?q=keywords:n8n-community-node-package).&#x20;

* [Build a declarative-style node](https://docs.n8n.io/integrations/creating-nodes/build/declarative-style-node/)
* [Learn how to build your own n8n nodes (Youtube Video)](https://www.youtube.com/live/OI6zHJ56eW0?si=SMD7L1J5fZ2mf79W)

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### Stay updated <a href="#stay-updated" id="stay-updated"></a>

* Follow new features and bug fixes in the [Release Notes](https://docs.n8n.io/release-notes/)
* Follow n8n on socials: [Twitter/X](https://twitter.com/n8n_io), [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/vWwMVThRta), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/n8n/), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@n8n-io)

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[<mark style="color:orange;">In short</mark> – many roads, one destination.](#user-content-fn-1)[^1]

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