2. Getting Started

Set up your environment, run your first mission, and learn our development workflow.

This section guides you through installing dependencies, running a demo mission, and understanding how to contribute code. Follow these steps to go from zero to a functional development environment and your first AUV mission.

Subsections

2.1 Setting up the Development Environment

Install Docker, ROS, and build the workspace. Configure Unity for simulation and hardware-specific profiles (e.g., Jetson).

2.2 Run Your First Mission

Clone the repository, troubleshoot common setup errors, and execute a pre-built mission to see the AUV in action.

2.3 Development Workflow

Learn our Git branching strategy, PR review process, and testing/debugging tools.

Next Steps

Once you’ve completed this section, you can:

🔍 Explore the codebase: Dive into our project's architecture 3. Technical Architecture.
📚 Continue Learning: Strengthen your fundamentals in 4. Learning Resources.