# gulp documentation

* [Getting Started](getting-started.md) - How to get going with gulp
* [API documentation](API.md) - Learn the ins and outs of using gulp
* [CLI documentation](CLI.md) - Learn how to call tasks and use compilers
* [Writing a Plugin](writing-a-plugin/README.md) - So you're writing a gulp plugin? Go here for the essential dos and don'ts.

## FAQ

See [the FAQ](FAQ.md) for the answers to commonly asked questions.

## Recipes

The community has compiled guides on how to use gulp for common use cases. Check out the [recipes folder](recipes) for a full list.

## Articles

* [Introduction to node.js streams](https://github.com/substack/stream-handbook)
* [Video introduction to node.js streams](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgEuZ52OZtU)
* [Getting started with gulp (by @markgdyr)](http://markgoodyear.com/2014/01/getting-started-with-gulp/)
* [Why you shouldn’t create a gulp plugin (or, how to stop worrying and learn to love existing node packages)](http://blog.overzealous.com/post/74121048393/why-you-shouldnt-create-a-gulp-plugin-or-how-to-stop)
* [Inspiration (slides) about why gulp was made](http://slid.es/contra/gulp)

## License

All the documentation is covered by the CC0 license *(do whatever you want with it - public domain)*.

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