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description: >-
  Concrete ML is an open-source, privacy-preserving, machine learning framework
  based on Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE).
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# Welcome

## Get started

Learn the basics of Concrete ML, set it up, and make it run with ease.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>What is Concrete ML</strong></td><td>Understand the Concrete ML library with a full example.</td><td><a href="https://2871140904-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FA0l3cGMmssf4GaUWdbMT%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-ef8d6303f852601e203cdfd9fa6bbdd4a47d8c96%2Fstart1.png?alt=media">start1.png</a></td><td><a href="get-started/getting-started">getting-started</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Installation</strong></td><td>Follow the step-by-step guide to install Concrete ML in your project.</td><td><a href="https://2871140904-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FA0l3cGMmssf4GaUWdbMT%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-794ee2f6e7160affe67c2b1aca1caae1559c9537%2Fstart2.png?alt=media">start2.png</a></td><td><a href="get-started/pip_installing">pip_installing</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Key concepts</strong></td><td>Understand important cryptographic concepts to implement Concrete ML.</td><td><a href="https://2871140904-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FA0l3cGMmssf4GaUWdbMT%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-84e7b26136ae0010e6a313fb6432333cbc23d281%2Fstart3.png?alt=media">start3.png</a></td><td><a href="get-started/concepts">concepts</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Build with Concrete ML

Start building with Concrete ML by exploring its core features, discovering essential guides, and learning more with user-friendly tutorials.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Fundamentals</strong></td><td>Explore core features.</td><td><ul><li><a href="tutorials/ml_examples">Built-in models</a></li><li><a href="tutorials/dl_examples">Deep learning</a></li></ul></td><td></td><td><a href="https://2871140904-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FA0l3cGMmssf4GaUWdbMT%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-db74dbcb555ece9e55db2fb1f46865afda731ccf%2Fbuild1.png?alt=media">build1.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Guides</strong></td><td>Deploy your projects.</td><td><ul><li><a href="guides/prediction_with_fhe">Prediction with FHE</a></li><li><a href="guides/client_server">Production deployment</a></li></ul></td><td></td><td><a href="https://2871140904-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FA0l3cGMmssf4GaUWdbMT%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-b73fb94c4da0baf0663f79c74e67fc243cb2ed18%2Fbuild2.png?alt=media">build2.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tutorials</strong></td><td>Learn more with tutorials.</td><td><ul><li><a href="../tutorials/showcase#start-here">Start here</a></li><li><a href="../tutorials/showcase#go-further">Go further</a></li></ul></td><td></td><td><a href="https://2871140904-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FA0l3cGMmssf4GaUWdbMT%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-07fea976044a7544d615347d2511116027127eba%2Fbuild3.png?alt=media">build3.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Explore more

Access to additional resources and join the Zama community.

### References & Explanations

Refer to the API, review product architecture, and access additional resources for in-depth explanations while working with Concrete ML.

* [Security and correctness](explanations/security_and_correctness)
* [API](references/api)
* [Quantization](explanations/quantization)
* [Pruning](explanations/pruning)
* [Compilation](explanations/compilation)
* [Advanced features](explanations/advanced_features)
* [Project architecture](explanations/inner-workings)

### Support channels

Ask technical questions and discuss with the community. Our team of experts usually answers within 24 hours in working days.

* [Community channels](https://zama.ai/community-channels)

### Developers

Collaborate with us to advance the FHE spaces and drive innovation together.

* [Contribute to Concrete ML](developers/contributing)
* [Check the latest release note](https://github.com/zama-ai/concrete-ml/releases)
* [Request a feature](https://github.com/zama-ai/concrete-ml/issues/new?assignees=\&labels=feature\&projects=\&template=feature_request.md)
* [Report a bug](https://github.com/zama-ai/concrete-ml/issues/new?assignees=\&labels=bug\&projects=\&template=bug_report.md)

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