Quick Start Guides
Get up and running with NeqSim in 5 minutes! Choose your platform:
Documentation Version: These guides are for NeqSim 3.x. Check the Maven Central page for the latest version number.
| Platform | Best For | Time to First Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Java Quickstart | Production applications, full API access | ~10 minutes |
| Python Quickstart | Data science, scripting, Jupyter notebooks | ~5 minutes |
| Google Colab | No installation, instant start | ~1 minute |
Which Should I Choose?
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ "I want to try NeqSim right now without installing anything"│
│ ➜ Google Colab Quickstart │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ "I'm a Python user / data scientist" │
│ ➜ Python Quickstart │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ "I'm building a production application" │
│ ➜ Java Quickstart │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ "I want to extend or contribute to NeqSim" │
│ ➜ Java Quickstart + Developer Setup │
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After the Quickstart
Once you’ve completed a quickstart, continue with:
- Learning Paths - Structured tutorials for your role
- Cookbook - Quick recipes for common tasks
- Reading Fluid Properties - Understanding init levels and property access
- Examples - Jupyter notebooks and Java examples
API Reference
- JavaDoc API Reference - Complete Java API documentation
- Reference Manual - Comprehensive documentation index