# Getting Started with WDS

**Everything you need to know before starting the course**

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## Welcome

Before diving into the WDS methodology, take a few minutes to understand what you need to start, how to approach the course, and where to get help.

**This section covers:**

1. **Prerequisites** - Skills, tools, and requirements
2. **Learning Paths** - How to take the course and what you'll create
3. **Support** - Testimonials, FAQ, and community

**Total reading time:** ~15 minutes

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## Quick Navigation

### [01. Prerequisites →](01-prerequisites.md)

What skills you need, tools required, and time investment

- **Time:** 5 minutes
- **Key question:** Am I ready to start?

### [02. Learning Paths →](02-learning-paths.md)

Choose your journey and see what you'll create

- **Time:** 5 minutes
- **Key question:** Which path is right for me?

### [03. Support →](03-support.md)

Testimonials, FAQ, and getting help

- **Time:** 5 minutes
- **Key question:** What if I get stuck?

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## Ready to Start?

Once you've reviewed these sections, you're ready to begin:

**[Start Module 01: Why WDS Matters →](../module-01-why-wds-matters/module-01-overview.md)**

Or review the full course structure:

**[← Back to Course Overview](../00-course-overview.md)**

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## Your Transformation Starts Now

Remember:

- **The design becomes the specification**
- **The specification becomes the product**
- **The code is just the printout**

Ten hours of learning. A lifetime of being indispensable.