# Beginner Guide

This section is for people who do **not** work in technology every day and do **not** already know
AI, agent, coding, or software terms.

You do not need to understand everything before you start. The goal of this guide is simple:

1. explain ZoneGaze Matrix in normal language;
2. show you what to open first;
3. explain the common words without jargon.

## Start Here

| If you want to know... | Read this |
| --- | --- |
| what ZoneGaze Matrix is in simple words | [What Matrix is](what-is-matrix.md) |
| what to do on your first day | [First steps](first-steps.md) |
| which part of the app you should use | [Which part should I use?](which-part-should-i-use.md) |
| what words like AI, agent, plugin, or runtime mean | [Simple words and glossary](simple-words.md) |
| common beginner questions | [Beginner FAQ](questions-from-beginners.md) |

## The Shortest Explanation

ZoneGaze Matrix is one main app that can open different work areas inside it.

- If you want to **talk to an assistant**, use `Chat`.
- If you want to **speak instead of type**, use `Whispr`.
- If you want to **keep notes**, use `Joplin`.
- If you want to **organize software work**, use `Flow`.
- If you want to **edit code**, use `Code`.
- If you want to **work on design**, use `Open Design`.
- If you want to **plan social-media work**, use `Social Studio`.

You do **not** need to use every part. Most people should start with one small use case.

## Best Starting Point For Most New People

If you are new, start with one of these:

1. `Chat` if you want to ask questions or think through work.
2. `Whispr` if speaking is easier than typing.
3. `Joplin` if you want simple notes and saved information.

Those are usually easier to understand than the more technical parts such as `Flow`, `Git`, and
`Code`.

## Go Deeper Only When Needed

If you later want the more detailed docs, use:

- [Plain-language guide](../plain-language/README.md)
- [Help center](../README.md)
- [Download and install](../download-and-install.md)
- [Setup and first run](../setup-and-first-run.md)
- [Use and workflows](../use-and-workflows.md)
