> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.degirum.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.degirum.com/axelera/readme.md).

# DeGirum Docs for Axelera AI

Start here to build and deploy edge AI on Axelera Metis with DeGirum—quickstart, recommended journey, and cloud or local paths.

You’re in the right place to build, run, and deploy edge AI apps with DeGirum on Axelera accelerators. Start with a quick win (running your first inference), then work through the basics in order.

<a href="/axelera/basics/before-you-begin.md" class="button secondary">Before you begin</a> <a href="/axelera/basics/first-inference.md" class="button primary">Run your first inference</a>

## Learn the basics

Work through these pages in order. Even if you're an intermediate or advanced user, these pages establish shared conventions and terminology that the later guides build on.

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## After the basics

Review the intermediate and advanced guides in the navigation bar—again, in order.