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Getting Started with Nexus

Welcome to Nexus! This section will get you up and running quickly with the plugin-based application platform.

🎯 Learning Path

graph LR
    A[Installation] --> B[Quick Start]
    B --> C[First Plugin]
    C --> D[Configuration]
    D --> E[Next Steps]

    subgraph "Time Required"
        F[2 min]
        G[5 min]
        H[10 min]
        I[5 min]
    end

    A --- F
    B --- G
    C --- H
    D --- I

📖 Pages in This Section

Page Description Time Prerequisites
Installation Install Nexus and dependencies 2 min Python 3.11+
Quick Start Build your first Nexus application 5 min Installation complete
First Plugin Create and use your first plugin 10 min Basic app working
Configuration Configure your application 5 min App created

🚀 Quick Overview

What is Nexus?

Nexus is a plugin-based application platform where every feature is a plugin. This makes applications: - Modular: Independent, reusable components - Scalable: Add features without touching core code - Maintainable: Clear separation of concerns - Testable: Isolated plugin testing

Core Concepts

graph TB
    A[Nexus App] --> B[Plugin Manager]
    A --> C[Event Bus]
    A --> D[Service Registry]

    B --> E[Plugin 1]
    B --> F[Plugin 2]
    B --> G[Plugin N]

    E --> C
    F --> C
    G --> C

    E --> D
    F --> D
    G --> D

Key Benefits

  • Fast Development: Plugin templates and CLI tools
  • Production Ready: Built on FastAPI with async support
  • Developer Friendly: Type hints, auto-documentation, testing tools
  • Flexible Deployment: Docker, Kubernetes, traditional servers

🛠️ What You'll Build

By the end of this section, you'll have:

  1. Working Nexus installation
  2. Basic web application with health checks and API docs
  3. Custom plugin with REST endpoints
  4. Configured application ready for development

📋 Prerequisites

System Requirements

  • Python: 3.11 or higher
  • Memory: 512MB RAM minimum
  • Disk: 100MB free space
  • Network: Internet access for package installation

Knowledge Requirements

  • Python: Basic syntax and concepts
  • REST APIs: Understanding of HTTP methods
  • Command Line: Basic terminal usage

Optional Tools

  • Docker: For containerized deployment
  • Git: For version control
  • VS Code: For enhanced development experience

🎯 Choose Your Path

Quick Path (15 minutes)

Perfect if you want to see Nexus in action quickly: 1. Installation → Quick Start

Complete Path (25 minutes)

Recommended for thorough understanding: 1. Installation 2. Quick Start 3. First Plugin 4. Configuration

Exploratory Path

Jump to what interests you most: - Want to understand the architecture? → Architecture Overview - Ready to build complex plugins? → Plugin Development - Need API reference? → Core Classes

🆘 Getting Help

Common Issues

  • Installation fails: Check Python version with python --version
  • Import errors: Ensure virtual environment is activated
  • Port conflicts: Change port in configuration
  • Permission errors: Check file permissions and user access

Support Channels

  1. Documentation: Search these guides first
  2. GitHub Issues: Bug reports and feature requests
  3. GitHub Discussions: Questions and community help
  4. Discord: Real-time community support

✅ Success Criteria

You'll know you're ready to move on when: - [ ] Nexus is installed and nexus --version works - [ ] Basic app runs and responds at http://localhost:8000 - [ ] Health check endpoint returns status - [ ] API documentation is accessible at /docs - [ ] Custom plugin is loaded and functional

🚀 Ready to Start?

Let's begin with Installation →

Estimated total time: 15-25 minutes to complete this entire section.