# Development
URL: https://usememos.com/docs/development

This section is for contributors and maintainers working on the Memos codebase rather than just deploying the application.

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  <Card title="Setup" href="/docs/development/setup" icon="Settings">
    Prepare your machine with the required languages and tools.
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  <Card title="Building" href="/docs/development/building" icon="Code">
    Produce frontend and backend builds locally.
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  <Card title="Testing" href="/docs/development/testing" icon="Activity">
    Run validation before shipping changes.
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  <Card title="Contributing" href="/docs/development/contributing" icon="Github">
    Work in a way that makes reviews and maintenance easier.
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