# Getting Started

## Prerequisites

* Python 3.11
* Apache Spark 3.5

## Installation

To install Seeknal, follow these steps:

1. **Download the Wheel File**:
   * Visit the [releases page](https://github.com/mta-tech/seeknal/releases) and download the latest `.whl` file for Seeknal.
2. **Extract the Downloaded File**:
   * Once the download is complete, extract the contents of the zip file to your working directory.
3. **Install Seeknal Using pip**:
   *   Open your terminal and navigate to the directory where you extracted the files. Then, run the following command to install Seeknal:

       ```bash
       pip install seeknal-<version>-py3-none-any.whl
       ```
   * Replace `<version>` with the actual version number of the wheel file you downloaded.
4. **Verify the Installation**:
   *   To ensure that Seeknal has been installed correctly, you can run:

       ```bash
       pip show seeknal
       ```
   * This command will display information about the installed package, confirming that the installation was successful.

## Congratulation!

Your seeknal has been installed on your machine and ready to use in your projects.

### Next Steps

*   **Explore the Documentation**

    For detailed usage instructions, examples, and advanced features, please refer to the [Seeknal Documentation](https://seeknal.gitbook.io/seeknal/). This resource will guide you through the various functionalities and help you get the most out of Seeknal.
*   **Start a New Project**

    Begin by creating a new project and defining your data transformations.
