> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://web3docs.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting Started with Move

> Introduction to Move programming language for Sui smart contracts

# Getting Started with Move

Learn to write smart contracts on Sui using the Move programming language.

## What is Move?

Move is a safe and flexible programming language designed for blockchain smart contracts. Originally developed for the Diem blockchain, Move has been adapted for Sui with unique features that leverage Sui's object-centric architecture.

### Key Features

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  <Card title="Resource Safety" icon="shield-check">
    Assets are represented as resources that cannot be copied or implicitly
    discarded
  </Card>

  <Card title="Type Safety" icon="code">
    Strong static typing prevents common programming errors at compile time
  </Card>

  <Card title="Flexibility" icon="wand-magic-sparkles">
    Generics and modular design enable code reuse and composability
  </Card>

  <Card title="Gas Efficiency" icon="bolt">
    Optimized execution model keeps transaction costs low
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Why Move for Sui?

Move is perfectly suited for Sui's object-centric model:

* **Objects as First-Class Citizens** - Everything in Sui is an object with ownership
* **Parallel Execution** - Move's ownership model enables safe parallel transaction processing
* **Rich Type System** - Define complex on-chain data structures with ease
* **Security by Design** - Prevent common vulnerabilities like reentrancy and integer overflow

## What You'll Learn

In this section, you'll master:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Environment Setup">
    Install Sui CLI and set up your development environment
  </Step>

  <Step title="Move Basics">
    Learn Move syntax, types, and fundamental concepts
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write Contracts">
    Create your first Move module with objects and functions
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test & Deploy">
    Test your contracts and deploy to Sui networks
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Prerequisites

Before starting, you should have:

* Basic programming experience (any language)
* Understanding of blockchain concepts
* Familiarity with command line tools

## Module Structure

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  <Card title="Environment Setup" icon="download" href="/sui/smart-contract/workshop-1/02-environment-setup">
    Install Sui CLI and configure your workspace
  </Card>

  <Card title="Move Basics" icon="book" href="/sui/smart-contract/workshop-1/03-move-basics">
    Learn Move syntax and fundamental concepts
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Resources

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  <Card title="Move Book" icon="book-open" href="https://move-book.com">
    Comprehensive Move language guide
  </Card>

  <Card title="Sui Move Docs" icon="book" href="https://docs.sui.io/concepts/sui-move-concepts">
    Official Sui Move documentation
  </Card>

  <Card title="Move Examples" icon="github" href="https://github.com/MystenLabs/sui/tree/main/examples">
    Example Move contracts on GitHub
  </Card>

  <Card title="Move Playground" icon="code" href="https://sui-playground.dev">
    Write and test Move code online
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Next Steps

Ready to start writing Move contracts? Begin with the environment setup:

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  Install Sui CLI and configure your development environment
</Card>