diff --git a/docs/n00b-gettingStarted.md b/docs/n00b-gettingStarted.md index 3032922c2..814eabb06 100644 --- a/docs/n00b-gettingStarted.md +++ b/docs/n00b-gettingStarted.md @@ -1,15 +1,16 @@ # A Mermaid User-Guide for Beginners +Mermaid has two halves, One half is concerned with Deployment and the is concerned with Configuration of values. -This section talks about the ways of deploying mermaid. The next section will talk about the other half, which is configuration of values that dictate how diagrams are rendered. +This section talks about the deployment of Mermaid. Learning the [Syntax](./n00b-syntaxReference.md) ahead of time would be helpful. ->Generally the live editor is enough for most general uses of mermaid. +>Generally the live editor is enough for most general uses of mermaid, and is a good place to test out your syntax. **Absolute beginners are recommended to view the Video [Tutorials](./Tutorials.md) on the Live Editor, to gain a better understanding of mermaid.** + ## Four ways of using mermaid: -1. Using the mermaid [Live Editor](https://mermaid-js.github.io/mermaid-live-editor/). - - Learning the [Syntax](./n00b-syntaxReference) would be helpful. +1. Using the mermaid [Live Editor](https://mermaid-js.github.io/mermaid-live-editor/). 2. Using [mermaid plugins](./integrations.md) with programs you are familiar with. 3. Calling the Mermaid Javascript API. 4. Deploying Mermaid as a dependency. @@ -37,6 +38,7 @@ You may choose any of the methods below, to save it ![Flowchart](./img/Configuration.png) +There are some Syntax, ## 2. Using Mermaid Plugins: