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diff --git a/docs/getting-started/getting-started-welcome.md b/docs/getting-started/getting-started-welcome.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f1e9038 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/getting-started/getting-started-welcome.md @@ -0,0 +1,79 @@ +Overview +======== + +Welcome to the Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) documentation +"Getting Started" page. +This page provides you with a brief overview of the AGL Distribution +and with an introduction to selected topics that can help +you get a quick start using AGL for development. + +What is Automotive Grade Linux? +------------------------------- + +Automotive Grade Linux is a collaborative, open source project +that brings together automakers, suppliers, and technology companies +for the purpose of building Linux-based, open source software platforms +for automotive applications that can serve as de facto industry +standards. + +AGL address all software in the vehicle: infotainment, +instrument cluster, heads-up-display (HUD), telematics, connected car, +advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), functional +safety, and autonomous driving. + +Adopting a shared platform across the industry reduces fragmentation +and allows automakers and suppliers to reuse the same code base, which +leads to rapid innovation and faster time-to-market for new products. + +AGL is a Linux Foundation project and its goals are as follows: + +* Build a single platform for the entire industry +* Develop 70 to 80% of the starting point for a production project +* Reduce fragmentation by combining the best of open source +* Develop an ecosystem of developers, suppliers, and expertise + that all use a single platform + +You can find additional overview information on the +"[About Automotive Grade Linux](https://www.automotivelinux.org/about)" page. +You can find information on the AGL Unified Code Base on the +"[Unified Code Base](https://www.automotivelinux.org/software/unified-code-base)" +page. + +What Can I Do Right Away Using AGL? +----------------------------------- + +The "Getting Started" topics allow you to quickly accomplish some work using +AGL. +You can use the "Getting Started" sections to do the following: + +* [Set Up a Docker Container](./docker-container-setup.html) to create a + contained, controlled development environment for building images and + Software Development Kits (SDKs) using AGL. + +* [Learn How to Build an AGL Image](./image-workflow-intro.html) by working + through fundamental steps that show you how to build for various supported + hardware targets (e.g. Raspberry PI boards). + +* [Learn How to Create an Application](./app-workflow-intro.html) using the + application development workflow. + +The AGL community is diverse and supportive. +You can become an active community member that contributes feedback, +ideas, suggestions, bugs and documentation. + +* Join the IRC conversation using the `#automotive` channel on + `irc.freenode.net`. + +* Subscribe to the AGL discussions mailing list at + [automotive-discussions](http://lists.linuxfoundation.org/mailman/listinfo/automotive-discussions). + +* Learn about AGL distribution by visiting the + "[AGL Distribution](https://wiki.automotivelinux.org/agl-distro)" wiki page. + +* Explore further "Getting Started" information by visiting the + "[Getting Started with AGL](https://wiki.automotivelinux.org/start/getting-started)" + wiki page. + +* Learn how to contribute by visiting the + "[Contributing to the AGL Distro](https://wiki.automotivelinux.org/agl-distro/contributing)" + wiki page. |