Getting Started

Welcome to TrustWeave! This section will help you get up and running quickly.

Prerequisites

Java 21+
Kotlin 2.2.0+
Gradle 8.5+ (or compatible build tool)

How to Use This Section

Each guide below introduces a checkpoint in the onboarding journey. Follow them in order the first time through, or jump to the scenario that matches your domain—every page now explains the context, what the code does, and the outcome you should expect.

Orientation

Installation](installation.md) – Add TrustWeave to your project and confirm the build.
IDE Setup](ide-setup.md) – Configure your IDE (IntelliJ IDEA or VS Code) for TrustWeave development.
Project Setup](project-setup.md) – Configure IDE, Gradle tasks, and environment variables.
Your First Application](your-first-application.md) – Assemble a minimal issuance + verification flow.

Hands-on walkthroughs

Quick Start](quick-start.md) – Your first TrustWeave application with annotated code snippets.
Common Patterns](common-patterns.md) – Learn common usage patterns and best practices ⭐
Troubleshooting](troubleshooting.md) – Common issues and solutions ⭐

Use Case Scenarios

View All Scenarios – Complete end-to-end workflows for real-world use cases

What You’ll Build

By the end of this section, you’ll be able to:

Add TrustWeave to your project
Create and resolve DIDs
Compute JSON digests
Anchor data to blockchains
Issue and verify Verifiable Credentials
Manage credentials with wallets
Build complete trust workflows

Let’s get started!

Next Steps

First time here?

Introduction](../introduction/README.md) - Learn what TrustWeave is and why it exists
Mental Model](../introduction/mental-model.md) - Understand the core concepts

Ready to code?

Installation](installation.md) - Add TrustWeave to your project
Quick Start](quick-start.md) - Create your first credential in 5 minutes
Your First Application](your-first-application.md) - Build a complete example

Looking for examples?

Use Case Scenarios](../scenarios/README.md) - 25+ real-world examples
Tutorials](../tutorials/README.md) - Step-by-step guides

Need to complete a specific task?

How-To Guides](../how-to/README.md) - Task-oriented guides for common operations