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title: Guides
metaTitle: Metaplex Solana Guides | Guides
description: Guides by Metaplex about the Solana blockchain.
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The guides in this section are **designed to help new Solana developers start their journey** by providing step-by-step instructions and practical examples they can execute. These guides focus on teaching key concepts with a structured learning path that gradually introduces developers to the Solana ecosystem. They cover everything from the basics of blockchain and Solana's unique features to advanced topics such as program developement and optimization techniques.

By incorporating a variety of learning resources, including tutorials and code samples, **the guides are designed to be accessibly to be new and experianced developers in the space**. The guides are regularly updated to reflect the latest developments in the Solana ecosystem.
