semantica/docs/getting-started.md

Getting Started

Welcome to Semantica! This guide will help you get up and running quickly with the framework.

📋 Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

• Python 3.8+ installed on your system
• pip package manager
• Basic understanding of Python programming
• (Optional) An OpenAI API key or other LLM provider credentials if you plan to use semantic extraction features

🎯 What You Will Learn

By following this guide, you will learn how to:

1. Install Semantica and its dependencies
2. Build your first Knowledge Graph from raw data
3. Query and visualize the extracted knowledge
4. Integrate Semantica into your own applications

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🛣️ Choose Your Path

Select the path that best fits your goals:

• 🚀 Quick Start (5 min)

  Perfect for trying Semantica quickly.

  1. Install Semantica
  2. Run Your First Example
  3. Explore Examples

• 📚 Complete Guide (30 min)

  Perfect for learning the framework properly.

  1. Installation - Complete setup
  2. Quick Start - Step-by-step
  3. Core Concepts - Deep dive
  4. Examples - Real-world use cases

• 🎓 Interactive Learning

  Perfect for hands-on learners using Jupyter.

  1. Cookbook Overview
  2. Start with Introduction
  3. Try Use Cases

!!! tip "Recommendation" If you're new to knowledge graphs, we highly recommend starting with the Core Concepts page to understand the terminology before diving into the code.

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🏗️ What Can You Build?

Semantica helps you transform unstructured data into intelligent knowledge:

• Knowledge Graphs from documents, websites, databases
• Semantic Layers for AI applications
• Entity & Relationship Extraction from text
• Conflict Resolution across multiple data sources
• GraphRAG Systems for enhanced AI responses

💡 Common Use Cases

Research & Analysis

• Extract knowledge from research papers
• Build domain-specific knowledge graphs
• Analyze relationships in literature

Business Intelligence

• Process company documents
• Build organizational knowledge bases
• Integrate multiple data sources

AI Applications

• Power GraphRAG systems
• Enhance AI agent memory
• Build semantic search systems

!!! warning "Installation First" Make sure you have Semantica installed before proceeding. If you encounter any issues, check the Installation Guide troubleshooting section.

⏭️ Next Steps

Once you're ready:

1. Head to the Installation Guide to set up your environment.
2. Follow the Quick Start to build your first graph.
3. Check out the Modules Guide to understand the architecture.

🆘 Need Help?

• Installation Issues? → Troubleshooting Guide
• First Time User? → Quick Start Guide
• Looking for Examples? → Examples Page
• API Questions? → API Reference