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title: Getting Started
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# Getting Started

_Welcome to the wonderful world of IoT automation using blocks, by Adafruit IO!_

::: tip New here?
Get started with our handy guide, [How to Use Blockly for Actions](https://learn.adafruit.com/how-to-use-blockly-for-actions-on-adafruit-io)
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Here's some project Guides that use Actions:
- [No-Code Counters and Email Reports](https://learn.adafruit.com/no-code-counters-and-email-reports-with-adafruit-io-actions)
- [IoT Door Detector](https://learn.adafruit.com/using-adafruit-io-actions-to-make-an-iot-door-detector)
- [Rain-sensing Umbrella Stand](https://learn.adafruit.com/no-code-rain-sensing-smart-desktop-umbrella-stand)
- [No-Code Barometer](https://learn.adafruit.com/dps310-analog-barometer)

We'll continue to update this section as new guides are written, check back soon!