docs/compiler/getting-started.md

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This guide covers installation, usage, and integration of the Fory IDL compiler.

## Installation

### From Source

```bash
cd compiler
pip install -e .
```

### Verify Installation

```bash
foryc --help
```

## First generation

```bash
foryc example.fdl --lang java,python --output ./generated
```

Continue with the [CLI reference](cli.md) for frontend and output options or
[Build Integration](build-integration.md) to run generation from the application build.