Getting Started with PyEuropePMC
**🚀 Welcome to PyEuropePMC!** Get up and running in minutes.
[📦 Installation](/pyEuropePMC/getting-started/installation.html) • [⚡ Quick Start](/pyEuropePMC/getting-started/quickstart.html) • [❓ FAQ](/pyEuropePMC/getting-started/faq.html) • [⬅️ Back to Docs](/pyEuropePMC/)
📋 Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have:
- Python 3.10 or higher installed
- pip or poetry for package management
- Basic familiarity with Python programming
- (Optional) A text editor or IDE
🚀 Quick Navigation
| Document | Description | Time | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📦 Installation | Install PyEuropePMC and dependencies | 2 min | ⭐ Beginner |
| ⚡ Quick Start | Your first search and extraction | 5 min | ⭐ Beginner |
| ❓ FAQ | Common questions and troubleshooting | 10 min | ⭐ Beginner |
📖 Recommended Learning Path
### Step 1: Installation (2 minutes)
Start with the [Installation Guide](/pyEuropePMC/getting-started/installation.html) to get PyEuropePMC installed on your system.
```bash
pip install pyeuropepmc
```
### Step 2: Quick Start (5 minutes)
Follow the [Quick Start Guide](/pyEuropePMC/getting-started/quickstart.html) to run your first search:
```python
from pyeuropepmc import SearchClient
with SearchClient() as client:
results = client.search("CRISPR", pageSize=10)
print(f"Found {results['hitCount']} papers")
```
### Step 3: Explore Features
Once you've completed the quick start, explore specific features:
- **[🔍 Search](../features/search/)** - Advanced search capabilities
- **[📄 Full-Text](../features/fulltext/)** - Download PDFs and XML
- **[🔬 Parsing](../features/parsing/)** - Extract structured data from XML
🎯 What You’ll Learn
After completing this section, you’ll be able to:
- ✅ Install and configure PyEuropePMC
- ✅ Perform basic searches
- ✅ Download full-text content
- ✅ Parse XML documents
- ✅ Extract metadata and tables
- ✅ Handle common errors
💡 Next Steps
Once you’re comfortable with the basics:
- Dive deeper into Features to see what’s possible
- Study the API Reference for complete documentation
- Explore Examples for real-world use cases
- Learn Advanced techniques for power users
🆘 Need Help?
- Check the FAQ for common questions
- See Examples for working code
- Visit GitHub Issues for support
📚 Related Sections
| Section | Why Visit? |
|---|---|
| Features | Learn what PyEuropePMC can do |
| API Reference | Complete method documentation |
| Examples | Working code samples |
| Advanced | Power user features |
**Ready to begin?** [📦 Start with Installation →](/pyEuropePMC/getting-started/installation.html)
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