get-started.mdx

title	Get started
description	Set up Byte Engine and create your first application.
icon	Rocket
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Follow these steps in order to prepare your system, create an application, and package a release:

Set up your environment

Install Rust and the platform tools required to build Byte Engine.

Create your project

Create and verify the empty Rust application that will use Byte Engine.

Install Byte Engine

Choose an engine source and add Byte Engine to your application.

Create your first Byte

Replace the empty application with a working Byte Engine sample.

Build and bundle your application

Create a release and package its resources for your operating system.

Rust API

• byte_engine crate
• GraphicsApplication
• default_setup