Getting Started

Welcome to the Simmate tutorials! These guides are designed to help you master the core features of the framework—from initial installation to advanced workflow orchestration.

Getting Help

We recommend creating a GitHub account before starting. While not mandatory, an account allows you to ask questions on our discussion forum and contribute to the community.

Expected Duration

Depending on your experience level, you can expect to spend:

• Python Experts: Tutorials 1–5 take less than 1 hour in total. Tutorials 6–8 take 2–3 hours total.
• Beginners: If you are new to coding, we suggest dedicating 1–2 hours per tutorial to fully understand the concepts.

Software Requirements

To follow these tutorials, you will need a Python environment manager. We recommend one of the following:

• uv (Recommended): An extremely fast Python package and environment manager. It is significantly faster and simpler to install than traditional tools.
• Anaconda or Miniforge: Industry-standard tools for scientific Python that include a graphical interface (Anaconda Navigator).

Some tutorials may suggest optional software for specific tasks:

• Docker Desktop
• Spyder IDE
• DBeaver

While some of these tools have paid tiers, the free versions are all you need for these tutorials.