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			Manim is a python library used to create animations mainly for abstract concepts. It was created by Grant Sanderson, the creator of 3blue1brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/3blue1brown.

			There are two versions of Manim: ManimCE (community edition) and the original Manim. ManimCE generally has more resources and documentation, and is more stable.

			== Installation ==

			==== No installation required ====
			If you would like to play around with manim without installation, you can try it in the online juypter environment here: https://try.manim.community/. Note, it does take a few minutes to load. Though this shouldn't be used for a project, as it can be quite slow and you can't save your work.

			==== Codespaces ====
			This is by far the easiest method of creating a development environment for manim. Go here: https://github.com/abhinandshibu/manim-devcontainer.

			Remember to check whether you have access to github codespaces, either by buying it, applying to the beta program or from your company/institution.

			# Fork the repository (by clicking the fork button on the top right of your screen)
			# Click the green code button, then under codespaces click "Create codespace on main."

			==== Install a Manim Development Environment Locally ====
			Go here: https://github.com/abhinandshibu/manim-devcontainer.

			# Fork the repository (by clicking the fork button on the top right of your screen).
			# Clone your forked repository to your local machine.
			# Install docker desktop (if your operating system is windows, you may need to install WSL 2 for this).
			# Install the VS Code extension: "Remote - Containers".
			# Then click on the green button on the very bottom left, which will bring up a pop up, then click "reopen in container".

			==== Install Manim locally ====
			If you would like to play with manim locally, you have to install a few dependencies, you can see the guides for windows, mac and linux here: https://docs.manim.community/en/stable/installation.html. Though note, that it can be a bit finicky sometimes.

			== Tips ==

			# Refresh your knowledge about python before diving into manim. Here is a small free book you can skim through: https://learnbyexample.github.io/100_page_python_intro/cover.html.
			# Set up your development environment for manim, I recommend codespaces.
			# Watch the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHGoFDB-raE manim beginner video] thoroughly, pause every now and then, and try to recreate what you have learnt in your development environment.
			# Skim through the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOv6yN7b2aI&list=PLWOlLjdyZm2NQD1YZmEPB0dwbd0yKINAT manim video playlist of manim concepts] and the [https://docs.manim.community/en/stable/examples.html manim ce example page] to get an idea of what kind of animations are possible using manim.
			# Plan and design your animation (google slides or miro can be quite helpful)
			# Code up your design using manim, while referring back to the learning resources when you come across sections that you do not know how to do.
			# Don't be afraid to ask for help :)

			== Learning Resources ==
			[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHGoFDB-raE Manim Beginner Video] (a really good explanation of manim concepts)

			[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOv6yN7b2aI&list=PLWOlLjdyZm2NQD1YZmEPB0dwbd0yKINAT Manim Video Playlist Of Manim Concepts] (dives into more advanced concepts within manim)

			[https://docs.manim.community/en/stable/tutorials/index.html Manim CE Tutorial Page] (the quickstart page should give you a quick idea of the basics)

			[https://docs.manim.community/en/stable/examples.html Manim CE Example Page] (looking at the examples to get ideas and understand how they did it)

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