README.md

# DD4hep (Detector Description for High Energy Physics)
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DD4hep is a software framework for providing a complete solution for full detector description (geometry, materials, visualization, readout, alignment, calibration, etc.) for the full experiment life cycle (detector concept development, detector optimization, construction, operation). It offers a consistent description through a single source of detector information for simulation, reconstruction, analysis, etc. It distributed under the [GPLv3 License](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.en.html)

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## Pre-requisites and installation
For information about how to install DD4hep see [this page](https://dd4hep.web.cern.ch/dd4hep/page/installation/)

## Documentation
Use's Manuals can be found [here](https://dd4hep.web.cern.ch/dd4hep/page/users-manual/).

The Code Reference can be found [here](https://dd4hep.web.cern.ch/dd4hep/reference/).

## Release notes
Comprehensive release notes can be found under `doc/ReleaseNotes.md`