# Where to Go Next

**You've learned about WDS, installed it, and completed the quick start. Now what?**

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## Choose Your Path

### 🎓 Take the Course

**[WDS Course: From Designer to Linchpin](../course/00-course-overview.md)**

Complete training from project brief to AI-ready specifications:

**Module 01: Why WDS Matters**  
Learn how to be indispensable in the AI era. Understand the paradigm shift where design becomes specification.  
→ [Start Module 01](../course/module-01-why-wds-matters/module-01-overview.md)

**Modules 02-16: Complete WDS Workflow**  
Master every phase from trigger mapping through design system to development handoff. Each module includes:

- **Lessons** - Theory and concepts with NotebookLM audio
- **Tutorials** - Step-by-step hands-on guides
- **Practice** - Apply to your own project

→ [View All Modules](../course/00-course-overview.md)

**Best for:** Comprehensive learning with structured curriculum

**Time:** ~10 hours (lessons + tutorials + practice)

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### 🚀 Start Your Project

**[Workflows Guide](../WDS-WORKFLOWS-GUIDE.md)**

Step-by-step workflows for:

**Phase 1: Project Brief**  
Define vision, goals, stakeholders, and constraints that guide all design decisions.  
→ [Tutorial: Create Project Brief](../course/module-02-project-brief/tutorial-02.md)

**Phase 2: Trigger Mapping**  
Understand WHO your users are, WHAT triggers their needs, and WHY your business exists. Create a Trigger Map that connects user psychology to business value.  
→ [Tutorial: Map Triggers & Outcomes](../course/module-04-map-triggers-outcomes/tutorial-04.md)

**Phase 3: Platform Requirements**  
Document technical constraints, integrations, and infrastructure needs.  
→ [Workflows Guide](../WDS-WORKFLOWS-GUIDE.md)

**Phase 4: UX Design**  
Transform ideas into why-based specifications that preserve your design intent. AI agents help you think through solutions, then capture your brilliance in specifications that give your designs eternal life.  
→ [Tutorial: Initialize Scenario](../course/module-08-initialize-scenario/tutorial-08.md) | [Tutorial: Why-Based Specs](../course/module-12-why-based-specs/tutorial-12.md)

**Phase 5: Design System**  
Extract design tokens, create reusable components, and generate interactive HTML catalog.  
→ [Workflows Guide](../WDS-WORKFLOWS-GUIDE.md)

**Best for:** Hands-on learning with a real project

**Time:** Ongoing (project-based)

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### 📚 Reference Documentation

**[Modular Architecture](../workflows/4-ux-design/modular-architecture/00-MODULAR-ARCHITECTURE-GUIDE.md)**

Technical details on:

- Three-tier file structure
- Content placement rules
- Component decomposition
- Storyboard integration

**Best for:** Looking up specific techniques

**Time:** As needed (reference)

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## Recommended Learning Path

```
1. Quick Start (5 min) ✅ You are here
   ↓
2. Tutorial (1-2 hours)
   Watch videos, understand concepts
   ↓
3. Your First Project (ongoing)
   Apply WDS to a real project
   ↓
4. Reference Docs (as needed)
   Look up specific techniques
```

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## Community & Support

### Discord

Join the WDS community for:

- Questions and answers
- Project feedback
- Feature discussions

### GitHub

- Report issues
- Request features
- Contribute

### YouTube

- Video tutorials
- Walkthroughs
- Case studies

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## Quick Links

- [Course](../course/00-course-overview.md)
- [Workflows](../WDS-WORKFLOWS-GUIDE.md)
- [Modular Architecture](../workflows/4-ux-design/modular-architecture/00-MODULAR-ARCHITECTURE-GUIDE.md)
- [Why-Based Specifications](../workflows/4-ux-design/WHY-BASED-SPECIFICATIONS.md)

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**Ready to dive deeper? Start with the [Course](../course/00-course-overview.md)!**

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