# Getting started

Choose the smallest setup that matches your task:

| Goal | Setup |
| --- | --- |
| Try the complete stack | Configure `.env`, build the JAR, then run `docker compose up -d` |
| Develop the backend | Start dependencies with `docker-compose.dev.yml`, then run Maven |
| Run automated checks | `./mvnw clean verify` |

Continue with [installation](<https://subho.xyz/twitter-backend-java/getting-started/installation/index.md>), then review [configuration](<https://subho.xyz/twitter-backend-java/getting-started/configuration/index.md>) and the [development workflow](<https://subho.xyz/twitter-backend-java/getting-started/development/index.md>).

## In this section

| Page | Use it when |
| --- | --- |
| [Installation](<https://subho.xyz/twitter-backend-java/getting-started/installation/index.md>) | You need the shortest path to a running API |
| [Configuration](<https://subho.xyz/twitter-backend-java/getting-started/configuration/index.md>) | You are choosing profiles or setting environment variables |
| [Development environment](<https://subho.xyz/twitter-backend-java/getting-started/development/index.md>) | You are configuring an editor or running project checks |