> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://handbook.developerdao.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://handbook.developerdao.com/getting-started-in-the-dao.md).

# Getting started in the dao

- [First Steps](https://handbook.developerdao.com/getting-started-in-the-dao/first-steps.md): A brief overview of how to get started in the DAO for Members and non-members alike.
- [Attend our Events](https://handbook.developerdao.com/getting-started-in-the-dao/attend-our-events.md): Events are core to the value the DAO provides for Members and non-members via social meetups, workshops, hackathons, IRL Parties and more.
- [Join our Discord](https://handbook.developerdao.com/getting-started-in-the-dao/join-our-discord.md): Whilst the Discord !== the DAO, accessing our Discord community benefits your learning and career in Web3 (alpha).
- [Show love with Praise](https://handbook.developerdao.com/getting-started-in-the-dao/show-love-with-praise.md): We've implemented Praise system in Discord that allows you to recognise other members in a peer-to-peer, decentralised way for any contributions to the community and be rewarded in CODE.
- [Publish on our blog \[WIP\]](https://handbook.developerdao.com/getting-started-in-the-dao/publish-on-our-blog-wip.md): The DAO's loves publishing high-quality writing from our members. This page explains why it's great to do it, how you can get published and the guidelines you need to follow.
- [How to earn CODE](https://handbook.developerdao.com/getting-started-in-the-dao/how-to-earn-code.md): An overview of how any Member can earn CODE by participating in the DAO
- [Membership Perks](https://handbook.developerdao.com/getting-started-in-the-dao/membership-perks.md): Your DAO Membership unlocks access to unique discounts, offers and access from brands we trust.