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.. _usedocs:
Using this Guide
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The Nexus User Guide provides an overview of Nexus (:ref:`overview`), instructions on how to install it (:ref:`installation`), an explanation of Nexus user scripts used to create simulation workflows (:ref:`user-scripts`), and complete examples of electronic structure calculations using Nexus (:ref:`examples`). Reading all sections is recommended prior to beginning production work. The impatient may quickly visit :ref:`installation`) and see the :ref:`examples` section for template calculations to begin using Nexus immediately. If you cannot find what you need in this document, contact the main developer of Nexus (Jaron Krogel), at krogeljt@ornl.gov (but please make a thorough search first!).
Some basic understanding of Python is recommended for Nexus users. For a very quick introduction to the basics, read :ref:`python-basics`. More information can be found under "Brushing up on Python" in the "Recommended Reading" Section (:ref:`learn-python`).
This document also provides a brief overview of Quantum Monte Carlo (QMC) from an applied perspective (:ref:`theory`) and directions on where to go to learn more (:ref:`reading`). Consider reading "QMC Practice in a Nutshell" (:ref:`theory`) and the review articles and online resources listed under "Quantum Monte Carlo: Theory and Practice" (:ref:`learn-qmc`) before proceeding to the :ref:`overview`) and the :ref:`examples`.