# Developers

Welcome to the Varbase developer documentation. This section provides the technical information you need to install, configure, extend, and maintain a Varbase-powered website.

## Documentation Sections

### [Getting Started](https://docs.varbase.vardot.com/developers/getting-started)

A quick introduction to Varbase 11.0.x, its recipe-based architecture, and how to get your first site up and running.

### [Installing Varbase](https://docs.varbase.vardot.com/developers/installing-varbase)

Step-by-step installation guides covering system requirements and local development setup using DDEV.

### [Understanding Varbase](https://docs.varbase.vardot.com/developers/understanding-varbase)

A deeper look at Varbase's architecture, including how Drupal Recipes work, the recipe dependency hierarchy, and the role of the `varbase_starter` recipe.

### [Configuring a Varbase Site](https://docs.varbase.vardot.com/developers/configuring-a-varbase-site)

Guidance on configuring your Varbase site after installation, including content types, media settings, workflows, and site-wide configuration.

### [Theme Development with Varbase](https://docs.varbase.vardot.com/developers/theme-development-with-varbase)

Documentation on working with Vartheme BS5, creating sub-themes, and customizing the front-end appearance of your Varbase site.

### [Extending Varbase](https://docs.varbase.vardot.com/developers/extending-varbase)

How to extend Varbase with additional recipes, contributed modules, custom modules, and custom recipes tailored to your project needs.


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