Commit b58eef85 authored by Azza Ahmed's avatar Azza Ahmed
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update quickstart guide with DAIC environment details and improve clarity/flow

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Follow these steps to start using DAIC. Complete the prerequisites first, then work through the getting started guides.

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DAIC currently has two environments: [stable DAIC](https://daic.tudelft.nl/)
and [new DAIC](https://doc.daic.tudelft.nl/) (this documentation).

New users receive access to both. **Account synchronization may take a few hours** after access is approved.
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**First, join our [DAIC Mattermost community](https://mattermost.tudelft.nl/daic/channels/town-square)** for announcements, discussions, and support.

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Before you can use DAIC:

1. [Request DAIC access](https://tudelft.topdesk.net/tas/public/ssp/content/serviceflow?unid=89811f26713645a89a5ca1cdef263ac5) - TU Delft account required
2. [Request project storage](https://tudelft.topdesk.net/tas/public/ssp/content/detail/service?unid=846ebb16181c43b5836c063a917dd199) - For your research data
1. [Request DAIC access](https://tudelft.topdesk.net/tas/public/ssp/content/serviceflow?unid=89811f26713645a89a5ca1cdef263ac5) - *For PhDs/staff members*
2. [Arrange project storage](https://tudelft.topdesk.net/tas/public/ssp/content/detail/service?unid=846ebb16181c43b5836c063a917dd199) - For your research data, if needed

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- [Python Setup](/quickstart/python-setup/) - UV, venv
- [How-to Guides](/howto/) - Common tasks
- [Documentation](/docs/) - Reference
- [Support](/support/) - Contact and troubleshooting

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**Need help?** Join [DAIC Mattermost](https://mattermost.tudelft.nl/daic/channels/town-square) for support and announcements.
**Be a good DAIC citizen:** Use shared resources responsibly, [cite and acknowledge DAIC](LINK_TO_ACKNOWLEDGEMENT), and share your research outputs in our [Scientific Output channel](https://mattermost.tudelft.nl/daic/channels/scientificoutput).