tldraw/apps/docs/content/getting-started/quick-start.mdx
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docs: rework docs site to have different sections (#2686)
This PR starts putting in place the high-level changes we want to make
to the docs site.
- It makes separate sections for Reference and Examples and Community.
- Gets rid of the secondary sidebar and integrates it into the main
sidebar.
- Groups the reference articles by type.
- Pulls in the examples alongside code and a live playground so people
don't have to visit examples.tldraw.com separately.

<img width="1458" alt="Screenshot 2024-01-30 at 09 43 46"
src="https://github.com/tldraw/tldraw/assets/469604/4f5aa339-3a69-4d9b-9b9f-dfdddea623e8">

Again, this is the top-level changes and there's more to be done for the
next PR(s):
  - create quick start page
  - clean up installation page
  - add accordion to Examples page prbly
  - put fun stuff in header (from footer)
  - landing page
  - something for landing page of API
  - search cmd-k and border
  - cleanup _sidebarReferenceContentLinks
  - external links _blank
  - address potential skew issue with code examples
  - have a link to other examples (next.js, etc.)

### Change Type

- [x] `documentation` — Changes to the documentation only[^2]

### Test Plan

1. Make sure examples work!

### Release Notes

- Rework our docs site to pull together the examples app and reference
section more cohesively.

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Co-authored-by: Taha <98838967+Taha-Hassan-Git@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Steve Ruiz <steveruizok@gmail.com>
Co-authored-by: Mitja Bezenšek <mitja.bezensek@gmail.com>
Co-authored-by: alex <alex@dytry.ch>
Co-authored-by: Lu Wilson <l2wilson94@gmail.com>
Co-authored-by: Dan Groshev <git@dgroshev.com>
2024-01-30 14:19:25 +00:00

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---
title: Introduction
status: published
author: steveruizok
date: 3/22/2023
order: 0
---
Welcome to the developer docs for tldraw, a React library for creating whiteboards and other infinite canvas experiences. These docs are for the 2.0 version which is currently in beta.
<a className="hero__images" href="https://examples.tldraw.com">
<img src={'/images/hero_light.png'} alt="tldraw demo" className="article__image hero__light" />
<img src={'/images/hero_dark.png'} alt="tldraw demo" className="article__image hero__dark" />
</a>
- 🔗 Check out the [CodeSandbox](https://codesandbox.io/s/tldraw-example-canary-2lrzmy)
- 🧑‍💻 Visit the [tldraw repo on Github](https://github.com/tldraw/tldraw)
- 💬 Join the [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/SBBEVCA4PG)
## What can I do with tldraw?
You can use the [Tldraw](?) React component to embed a fully featured and extendable whiteboard in your app. See the [CodeSandbox](https://codesandbox.io/s/tldraw-example-canary-2lrzmy) for a minimal example.
For multiplayer whiteboards, you can plug the component into the [collaboration backend](/docs/collaboration) of your choice. Check out our [Yjs example](https://github.com/tldraw/tldraw-yjs-example) to see how you might use tldraw together with [Yjs](https://yjs.dev/).
You can use the [Editor](?) API to create, update, and delete shapes, control the camera—or do just about anything else. You can extend tldraw with your own [custom shapes](/docs/shapes) and [custom tools](/docs/tools). You can use our [user interface](/docs/user-interface) overrides to change the contents of menus and toolbars, or else hide the UI and replace it with your own.
If you want to go even deeper, you can use the [TldrawEditor](?) component as a more minimal engine without the default tldraw shapes or user interface.
## How do I learn tldraw?
In addition to the docs on this website, we provide [many examples](https://github.com/tldraw/tldraw/tree/main/apps/examples/src/examples) in the tldraw repo that demonstrate different ways of using the tldraw library. You can view them running [here](https://examples.tldraw.com/); or else you can clone the tldraw repo and start a local development server to see them in action.
You can ask questions and get help on our [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/SBBEVCA4PG) channel or in our Github [issues](https://github.com/tldraw/tldraw/issues).
## Community
Found a bug or want to request a feature? Create an issue [here](https://github.com/tldraw/tldraw/issues). To connect with the team and other users, join us on our [Discord](https://discord.gg/JMbeb96jsh). To follow along with updates, you can also [subscribe to our Substack newsletter](https://tldraw.substack.com/) or follow us on [Twitter/X](https://twitter.com/tldraw).
## License
tldraw's source code and distributed packages are provided under the non-commercial [tldraw license](https://github.com/tldraw/tldraw/blob/master/LICENSE.md).
This license does not permit commercial use. If you wish to use tldraw in a commercial product or enterprise, you will need to purchase a commercial license. To obtain a commercial license, please contact us at [hello@tldraw.com](mailto:hello@tldraw.com).
To learn more, see our [license](/community/license) page.