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Purpose, interface summary, and the official entry point — the three things worth knowing before opening any manual.
build tool
command line
official sources only
Source of truth
official project documentation
This page
orientation summary, not a mirror
How to read the official docs
- Start at the source. The maintainers’ site is the only version that stays current. This card links to it; we never rehost.
- Purpose before flags. Read what problem the tool solves; syntax becomes memorable only after purpose is clear.
- Platform notes. Official setup instructions are organised per platform; find your section rather than improvising.
- Prerequisites. Every tool assumes something about your system; the official page says what.
Reading rule: use this summary to orient, then confirm everything in the official documentation. Never the reverse order.