# Getting started

This page provides links to information about how to get started with the AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI) code contribution process.

After you finish this *Getting started guide* you'll know how to:

* Setup your contribution environment.
* Update your environment.
* Know the basic process of contributing to the AWS CLI.
* Review the code guidelines and style guide.
* How to group and name your commits.
* Common Git workflows to contribute.

```{seealso}
For the detailed start to finish process for both contributors and maintainers, see the [Detailed contribution process](contribution_process.md).
```

## Topics

```{toctree}
:maxdepth: 1

setup
code_quicksteps
code_styleguide
git_workflows
```