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# Tutorials
Step-by-step tutorials for learning CodeGraph from basic concepts to advanced usage patterns.
## 🎯 Learning Path
### 🟢 Beginner Tutorials
Perfect for developers new to CodeGraph:
1. **[Your First Code Analysis](01-first-analysis.md)** - Parse a single file and explore the results
2. **[Building a Simple Graph](02-simple-graph.md)** - Create and query a basic code graph
3. **[Understanding Node Types](03-node-types.md)** - Learn about different code elements
4. **[Basic API Usage](04-basic-api.md)** - Use the REST API for simple operations
### 🟡 Intermediate Tutorials
For developers ready to build more complex applications:
5. **[Multi-language Projects](05-multi-language.md)** - Analyze projects with multiple programming languages
6. **[Vector Embeddings and Search](06-vector-search.md)** - Implement semantic code search
7. **[Custom Analysis Workflows](07-custom-workflows.md)** - Build domain-specific analysis tools
8. **[Performance Optimization](08-performance.md)** - Optimize for large codebases
9. **[Integration Patterns](09-integration.md)** - Integrate CodeGraph into existing tools
### 🔴 Advanced Tutorials
For experienced users building production systems:
10. **[Custom Language Support](10-custom-language.md)** - Add support for new programming languages
11. **[Distributed Analysis](11-distributed.md)** - Scale analysis across multiple machines
12. **[Real-time Code Monitoring](12-realtime.md)** - Build live code analysis systems
13. **[Advanced Query Patterns](13-advanced-queries.md)** - Complex graph traversal and analysis
14. **[Production Deployment](14-production.md)** - Deploy CodeGraph in production environments
## 🚀 Quick Start Tutorials
### 10-Minute Quickstart
**Goal**: Get CodeGraph running and analyze your first codebase
**Prerequisites**: Rust installed, 10 minutes
**What you'll learn**:
- Install and build CodeGraph
- Analyze a simple Rust project
- Query the resulting graph
- View analysis results
### 30-Minute Deep Dive
**Goal**: Build a custom code analysis tool
**Prerequisites**: Completed quickstart, 30 minutes
**What you'll learn**:
- Parse multiple file types
- Build complex queries
- Export analysis results
- Create custom visualizations
### 1-Hour Workshop
**Goal**: Integrate CodeGraph into an existing development workflow
**Prerequisites**: Intermediate Rust knowledge, 1 hour
**What you'll learn**:
- Set up continuous code analysis
- Build custom metrics
- Create automated reports
- Integrate with CI/CD pipelines
## 📚 Tutorial Categories
### Language-Specific Tutorials
#### Rust Projects
- **[Analyzing Cargo Workspaces](rust/cargo-workspaces.md)** - Handle complex Rust project structures
- **[Macro Analysis](rust/macro-analysis.md)** - Understand and analyze Rust macros
- **[Trait Relationships](rust/trait-relationships.md)** - Map trait implementations and bounds
#### Python Projects
- **[Django Application Analysis](python/django-analysis.md)** - Analyze Django web applications
- **[Package Dependency Mapping](python/package-deps.md)** - Track Python package dependencies
- **[Type Annotation Analysis](python/type-analysis.md)** - Work with Python type hints
#### JavaScript/TypeScript
- **[React Component Analysis](js/react-components.md)** - Analyze React applications
- **[Module Dependency Graphs](js/module-deps.md)** - Track ES6 module relationships
- **[TypeScript Interface Mapping](js/typescript-interfaces.md)** - Analyze TypeScript type definitions
### Use Case Tutorials
#### Code Quality and Metrics
- **[Complexity Analysis](quality/complexity.md)** - Measure and track code complexity
- **[Dead Code Detection](quality/dead-code.md)** - Find unused functions and modules
- **[Duplication Analysis](quality/duplication.md)** - Identify code duplication patterns
#### Documentation and Exploration
- **[API Documentation Generation](docs/api-generation.md)** - Auto-generate API documentation
- **[Code Knowledge Graphs](docs/knowledge-graphs.md)** - Build searchable code knowledge bases
- **[Interactive Code Explorer](docs/code-explorer.md)** - Create web-based code browsers
#### Migration and Refactoring
- **[Dependency Upgrade Impact](migration/upgrade-impact.md)** - Analyze impact of dependency updates
- **[API Migration Tracking](migration/api-migration.md)** - Track API usage during migrations
- **[Refactoring Safety](migration/refactoring-safety.md)** - Ensure safe large-scale refactoring
#### Security and Compliance
- **[Security Pattern Detection](security/pattern-detection.md)** - Find security-relevant code patterns
- **[Vulnerability Surface Analysis](security/surface-analysis.md)** - Map potential attack surfaces
- **[Compliance Checking](security/compliance.md)** - Verify coding standard compliance
## 🛠️ Tools and Integrations
### IDE Integration Tutorials
- **[VS Code Extension](integrations/vscode.md)** - Build a CodeGraph VS Code extension
- **[IntelliJ Plugin](integrations/intellij.md)** - Create IntelliJ IDEA integration
- **[Vim Plugin](integrations/vim.md)** - Integrate with Vim/Neovim
### CI/CD Integration
- **[GitHub Actions](integrations/github-actions.md)** - Automated code analysis in GitHub
- **[GitLab CI](integrations/gitlab-ci.md)** - GitLab pipeline integration
- **[Jenkins Pipeline](integrations/jenkins.md)** - Jenkins build integration
### Web Applications
- **[Web Dashboard](web/dashboard.md)** - Build a web-based analysis dashboard
- **[REST API Client](web/api-client.md)** - Create API client applications
- **[GraphQL Integration](web/graphql.md)** - Expose graph data via GraphQL
## 📖 Tutorial Structure
Each tutorial follows a consistent structure:
### Tutorial Template
```markdown
# Tutorial Title
## Overview
Brief description of what you'll learn and build.
## Prerequisites
- Required knowledge
- Required software
- Time estimate
## Learning Objectives
- Specific skills you'll gain
- Concepts you'll understand
- Tools you'll use
## Step-by-Step Instructions
1. **Setup** - Environment preparation
2. **Implementation** - Core development
3. **Testing** - Verification and testing
4. **Enhancement** - Additional features
## Expected Output
What you should see when complete.
## Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions.
## Next Steps
Related tutorials and further learning.
```
### Code Examples
All tutorials include:
- **Complete, runnable code examples**
- **Clear explanations for each step**
- **Expected output and results**
- **Common variations and extensions**
- **Links to related documentation**
## 🎓 Tutorial Completion Tracking
### Beginner Level Completion
By completing the beginner tutorials, you should be able to:
- [ ] Install and configure CodeGraph
- [ ] Parse code files in multiple languages
- [ ] Build and query simple code graphs
- [ ] Use the REST API for basic operations
- [ ] Understand core CodeGraph concepts
### Intermediate Level Completion
By completing the intermediate tutorials, you should be able to:
- [ ] Analyze complex, multi-language projects
- [ ] Implement semantic code search
- [ ] Build custom analysis workflows
- [ ] Optimize performance for large codebases
- [ ] Integrate CodeGraph into existing tools
### Advanced Level Completion
By completing the advanced tutorials, you should be able to:
- [ ] Extend CodeGraph with custom language support
- [ ] Scale analysis across distributed systems
- [ ] Build real-time code monitoring systems
- [ ] Create complex query and analysis patterns
- [ ] Deploy CodeGraph in production environments
## 🤝 Contributing Tutorials
### Tutorial Contribution Guidelines
1. **Follow the standard template**
2. **Test all code examples thoroughly**
3. **Include clear prerequisites and objectives**
4. **Provide troubleshooting guidance**
5. **Link to related tutorials and documentation**
### Proposing New Tutorials
To suggest a new tutorial:
1. **Check existing tutorials** to avoid duplication
2. **Open a GitHub issue** with tutorial proposal
3. **Include outline and target audience**
4. **Specify prerequisites and objectives**
5. **Estimate tutorial length and complexity**
### Tutorial Review Process
1. **Technical accuracy review**
2. **Writing quality review**
3. **Testing by fresh developers**
4. **Integration with existing content**
5. **Final approval and publishing**
## 📞 Getting Help
If you get stuck while following a tutorial:
1. **Check the troubleshooting section** in the tutorial
2. **Review the [Troubleshooting Guide](../troubleshooting/)**
3. **Search [existing GitHub issues]()**
4. **Ask questions in [community forums]()**
5. **Open a new issue** with tutorial feedback
### Tutorial Feedback
We welcome feedback on tutorials:
- **Clarity and accuracy improvements**
- **Additional examples or explanations**
- **Missing prerequisites or steps**
- **Technical issues or errors**
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