# Getting Started

This section gives new readers a fast path through the platform before they dive into deeper product pages.

## In This Section

* [Quickstart](/getting-started/quickstart.md): the core product flow from submission to results
* [Platform Overview](/getting-started/architecture.md): the high-level product structure
* [Access Modes](/getting-started/authentication.md): signed-in, trial, and shared-result access

## Recommended Reading Order

1. Start with [Quickstart](/getting-started/quickstart.md) to understand the scanner flow.
2. Continue with [Platform Overview](/getting-started/architecture.md) to understand the overall product flow.
3. Finish with [Access Modes](/getting-started/authentication.md) to understand signed-in, trial, and shared-result access.


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