# Source: https://docs.pipecat.ai/getting-started/next-steps.md

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

# Continue Learning

> Continue your Pipecat journey

Now that you've run your first Pipecat bot, here's how to continue learning and build your own applications.

## Choose Your Path

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  <Card title="Learn Core Concepts" icon="book-open" href="/guides/learn/overview">
    Understand pipelines, processors, transports, and how to build custom AI
    applications from the ground up.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Explore Examples" icon="code" href="https://github.com/pipecat-ai/pipecat-examples">
    Dive into complete examples including multimodal bots, creative
    applications, and enterprise integrations.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## What's Your Goal?

Choose your path based on what you want to accomplish:

### 🚀 Build a Production Application

Ready to create your own bot? Use the CLI to scaffold a project tailored to your needs.

<Card title="Build Your Next Bot" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/getting-started/build-your-next-bot">
  Scaffold phone or web/mobile projects with the Pipecat CLI
</Card>

### 🧠 Understand How Pipecat Works

Master the fundamentals to build custom solutions and debug effectively.

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  <Card title="Core Concepts" icon="book-open" href="/guides/learn/overview">
    Learn about pipelines, processors, transports, and context management
  </Card>

  <Card title="Common Features" icon="puzzle-piece" href="/guides/fundamentals/custom-frame-processor">
    Function calling, audio recording, transcripts, and custom processors
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### 💡 Get Inspired

Explore real-world examples and recipes for common use cases.

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  <Card title="Browse Examples" icon="code" href="https://github.com/pipecat-ai/pipecat-examples">
    30+ production-ready examples including multimodal bots and games
  </Card>

  <Card title="Recipes" icon="book-open" href="/recipes">
    Common patterns and solutions for specific use cases
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### 🚀 Deploy to Production

Scale your bot with managed hosting or self-hosted infrastructure.

<Card title="Deployment Options" icon="rocket" href="/deployment/overview">
  Compare Pipecat Cloud, Fly.io, Modal, and other platforms
</Card>

## Need Help?

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  <Card title="Discord Community" icon="discord" href="https://discord.gg/pipecat">
    Get support and share projects with other developers
  </Card>

  <Card title="GitHub Issues" icon="github" href="https://github.com/pipecat-ai/pipecat/issues">
    Report bugs or request features
  </Card>
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