# Getting started

Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70014-4/topic/getting-started.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70014-4/topic/getting-started.html)

This guide provides instructions on how to start developing your software using
        Qualcomm Linux.

Before you begin, set up your infrastructure as described in the [Qualcomm Linux Build Guide](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70015-254/introduction.html). The Linux build
            guide discusses the common build workflows. To analyze and fix boot issues, use the boot
            build section in the build guide for installation, compilation, and debugging.

**Prerequisites:**

- For supported hardware information, see the [Getting Started](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70015-253/getting_started.html) section in Development
                    Kit Quick Start.
- For instructions on building boot, see [Build Boot](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70015-254/build_addn_info.html#build-firmware) in the build firmware
                    section of the build guide.
- For instructions on installing the Qualcomm device tree editor (QDTE), see the
                        [QDTE](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70014-4/topic/qdte-tools.html) documentation.

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