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title: Before you start
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Drawing lines and curves on paper is a skill most people have been practicing since kindergarten.
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In FreeSewing, we draw lines and curves with code, which is a bit more abstract
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but doesn't have to be complicated once you understand a few basic building blocks.
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Understanding the concepts that are involved in designing sewing patterns in code will pay dividends later.
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That is why we recommend you familiarize yourself with the following topics:
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<ReadMore list />
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<Note>
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##### There's no need to know everything
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FreeSewing sits at the intersection of the world of makers and developers.
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If your background is in development, you will need no explaining what SVG is but might not
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know much about designing sewing patterns.
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If on the other hand your background is in sewing or pattern design, you might wonder what
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the heck NodeJS is and why you should care.
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Few people straddle both worlds, so as you start using FreeSewing, chances are
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you'll learn a few new things along the way.
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And if you get stuck [our chatrooms on Discord](https://discord.freesewing.org/) are the best place to get help.
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</Note>
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