# About the Getting Started category

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**Category:** Getting Started\
**Created:** [9 January 2026 13:16 UTC](https://community.suews.io/t/about-the-getting-started-category/17 "2026-01-09T13:16:18Z")\
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**Post date:** [9 January 2026 13:16 UTC](https://community.suews.io/t/about-the-getting-started-category/17/1 "2026-01-09T13:16:18Z")

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Welcome! This is the place to begin your SUEWS journey.

Whether you’re new to urban climate modelling, Python, or both — we’ve got you covered. Our step-by-step guides will have you running your first simulation in about 15 minutes.

**Start here:**

- [Running SUEWS with Python (Beginner’s Guide)](https://community.suews.io/t/running-suews-with-python-beginners-guide/15) — Your first simulation, explained from scratch
- [Setting Up Python with uv](https://community.suews.io/t/setting-up-python-with-uv-best-practice/16) — Best practice for managing Python environments

No question is too basic. We’ve all been beginners. If you get stuck, just ask!