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# Usage {#usage}

**Getting Started**

Take your first steps with Fluid templating

[Start with the basics](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/fluid:getting-started)

**Variables**

Discover the intricacies of variables in Fluid templates

[Learn about Variables](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/fluid:variables)

**File Structure**

Learn about the different template file types as well as their use cases
and rules.

[Learn about Fluid's file structure](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/fluid:template-file-structure)

**ViewHelpers**

Learn about the different flavors of ViewHelpers and how to use them in your
templates.

[Learn about ViewHelpers](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/fluid:what-are-viewhelpers)

**Components**

Learn how to configure, define and render components in your Fluid
templates.

[Learn about Components](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/fluid:components)