# Getting Started with Apache Qpid

To get started with Apache Qpid, follow the steps below.

1. Download the software:
   - Download page
2. Start a broker:
   - Instructions for running a Qpid Java broker (AMQP 0-8, 0-9)
   - Instructions for running a Qpid C++ broker (AMQP 0-10)
   - Management tools (AMQP 0-10, works with the Qpid C++ broker)
3. Run an example program from the downloaded software, or from the following URLs (these are Subversion URLs, which you can use to browse the examples or check them out):
   - C++ (AMQP 0-10):
     - Examples: https://svn.apache.org/repos/asf/qpid/trunk/qpid/cpp/examples/
     - Running the C++ Examples
   - Java JMS (AMQP 0-10):
     - Examples: https://svn.apache.org/repos/asf/qpid/trunk/qpid/java/client/example/
     - Script for Running the Java JMS Examples
   - Python (AMQP 0-10):
     - Examples: https://svn.apache.org/repos/asf/qpid/trunk/qpid/python/examples/
     - Running the Python Examples
4. Read the API Guides and Documentation:
   - API Guides and Documentation
5. Get your questions answered:
   - Read the FAQ
   - Ask a question on the user list users-subscribe@qpid.apache.org