.. _quick-start:

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Quick Start
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To get started with BFORE, follow these five simple steps:

* install the `MESA Software Development Kit <mesa-sdk_>`__ (release
  26.3.2 or later);
* download the `BFORE source code <tarball_url_>`__;
* unpack the source code using the :command:`tar` utility;
* set the :envvar:`BFORE_DIR` environment variable to point to the
  newly created source directory;
* compile and install GYRE using the command :command:`make -j -C $BFORE_DIR`.

For a more in-depth installation guide that covers alternative
use-cases, refer to the :ref:`installation` chapter. Otherwise,
proceed to the next chapter where you'll put together your first BFORE
calculation.