Getting Started with SocialMapper¶
Welcome to SocialMapper! This section will help you get up and running quickly with community demographic analysis.
Quick Navigation¶
🚀 Installation¶
Learn how to install SocialMapper on your system.
⚡ Quick Start Guide¶
Create your first community analysis in minutes.
Choose Your Path¶
I'm New to Programming¶
Start here if you're new to Python:
- Follow the Installation Guide for setup help
- Try the Quick Start Guide for your first analysis
- Use the command line interface - no coding required!
- Explore the examples
I'm a Python Developer¶
Jump right in if you're comfortable with Python:
pip install socialmapper
- Quick installation- Check the API Reference for detailed usage
- Review examples
- Explore advanced features like address geocoding
I'm a Researcher/Analyst¶
Focus on analysis capabilities:
- Review common use cases to understand applications
- Learn about demographic variables
- Understand travel time analysis
- Master exporting results
What You'll Learn¶
By the end of this section, you'll be able to:
- ✅ Install and configure SocialMapper
- ✅ Run your first analysis
- ✅ Find places and analyze accessibility
- ✅ Work with census demographics
- ✅ Export results for reports
Prerequisites¶
- Python 3.11+ (we'll help you install it)
- Internet connection for data downloads
- No GIS experience needed!
Getting Help¶
- 📖 Check the FAQ for common questions
- 🔧 See Troubleshooting for issues
- 💡 Review examples
- 🐛 Report bugs on GitHub
Ready to begin? Start with Installation →