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Expand Up @@ -4,11 +4,11 @@ Dynamo is, quite literally, what you make it. Working with Dynamo may include us

### The Application

Dynamo, the application, is a software that can be downloaded and run in either stand-alone "Sandbox" mode or as a plug-in for other software like Revit or Maya. It is described as:
Dynamo, the application, is software that can be downloaded and run in either stand-alone "Sandbox" mode or as a plug-in for other software like [Revit](https://www.autodesk.com/products/revit) or [Maya](https://www.autodesk.com/products/maya). It is described as:

> A visual programming tool that aims to be accessible to both non-programmers and programmers alike. It gives users the ability to visually script behavior, define custom pieces of logic, and script using various textual programming languages.

![](/01_Introduction/images/1-2/00-DynamoHomepage.jpg)
[![Dynamo Homepage](images/1-2/00-DynamoHomepage.jpg)](https://dynamobim.org/)

> 1. See Dynamo in action with Revit
> 2. Download the installer
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### The Community

Dynamo wouldn't be what it is without a strong group of avid users and active contributors. Engage the community by following the Blog, adding your work to the Gallery, or discussing Dynamo in the Forum.
Dynamo wouldn't be what it is without a strong group of avid users and active contributors. Engage the community by following [the Blog](https://dynamobim.org/blog/), adding your work to the Gallery, or discussing Dynamo in [the Forum](https://forum.dynamobim.com/). More resources can be found in [the Appendix](https://primer.dynamobim.org/en/Appendix/A-1_resources.html) of Dynamo Primer.

![The Forum](images/1-2/02-Community.png)
[![The Forum](images/1-2/02-Community.png)](https://forum.dynamobim.com/)

### The Platform

Dynamo is envisioned as a visual programming tool for designers, allowing us to make tools that make use of external libraries or any Autodesk product that has an API. With Dynamo Sandbox we can develop programs in a "Sandbox" style application - but the Dynamo ecosystem continues to grow.
Dynamo is envisioned as a visual programming tool for designers, allowing users to make tools that make use of external libraries or any Autodesk product that has an API. With Dynamo Sandbox we can develop programs in a "Sandbox" style application - but the Dynamo ecosystem continues to grow.

The source code for the project is open-source, enabling us to extend its functionality to our hearts content. Check out the project on GitHub and browse the Works in Progress of users customizing Dynamo.
The source code for the project is open-source, enabling us to extend its functionality to our hearts content. Check out the project [on GitHub](https://github.com/DynamoDS/Dynamo) and browse the [Works in Progress](https://github.com/DynamoDS/Dynamo/labels/WIP) of users customizing Dynamo.

![The Repo](images/1-2/03-TheRepo.png)
[![The Repo](images/1-2/03-TheRepo.png)](https://github.com/DynamoDS/Dynamo)

> Browse, Fork, and start extending Dynamo for your needs

### The Documentation

[Dynamo Primer](https://primer.dynamobim.org/) provides an overview basic features of Dynamo, examples to get you started, and best practices to follow as you learn. [The Dynamo Dictionary](https://dictionary.dynamobim.com/) is a searchable database that provides documentation for each node, as well as some examples and sample files.