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Getting Started
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On this page you will find all the information to get started with `pastastore`.

Getting Python
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To install `pastastore`, a working version of Python 3.9 or higher has to be
installed on your computer. 

Installing `pastastore`
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Install the module by typing::
  
    pip install pastastore

_For installing in development mode, clone the repository and install by
typing `pip install -e .` from the module root directory._

Using `pastastore`
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Start Python and import the module::

    import pastastore as pst
    pstore = pst.PastaStore()

See the :ref:`examples` section for some quick examples on how to get started.