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title: Get started with CMS 11
slug: cms-11/dev-docs/getting-started
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createdAt: 2026-07-22T19:45:17.666Z
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1. [Configure a development environment](https://docs.developers.optimizely.com/content-management-system/v11.0.0-cms/docs/setting-up-a-development-environment) with everything you need.
2. [Install a sample site](docId\:NhghXxLS4Yd0f2K0aHJsC) and explore the Optimizely project templates.
3. [Learn basic editing](docId\:QxB6QpN5niAU0dA_OVwMe), and familiarize yourself with the basic editorial tasks before developing.
4. [Create a starter project](docId:1aC4YP98Zx7c_0BnQMdB5) to use as a foundation for your continued development work.

### Video:

Installing Optimizely with Visual Studio

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Need more? See the [Optimizely CMS Developer Program offered by Optimizely Education](https://academy.optimizely.com/student/collection/2014956/path/3925856).