<commit_before>---
layout: global
title: Contributor Getting Started
nickname: Contributor Getting Started
group: Resources
---

Welcome to the Alluxio community! We are excited for your contributions and engagement in the
community! Here is a guide on how to get started with becoming a member in the Alluxio open source
community.

## Requirements

The main requirement is a computer with Mac OS X or Linux installed. Alluxio does not have Windows
support at the moment.

## Software and Account Preparation

There is some software and account setup required before contributing to Alluxio.

### Java 7 or 8

Developing Alluxio requires Java 7 or 8. If you are unsure of which version of java you have, you
can check with this command:

```bash
$ java -version
```

If you do not have java installed, download and install [the java SDK](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html).

### Maven<commit_msg>Capitalize Java<commit_after>---
layout: global
title: Contributor Getting Started
nickname: Contributor Getting Started
group: Resources
---

Welcome to the Alluxio community! We are excited for your contributions and engagement in the
community! Here is a guide on how to get started with becoming a member in the Alluxio open source
community.

## Requirements

The main requirement is a computer with Mac OS X or Linux installed. Alluxio does not have Windows
support at the moment.

## Software and Account Preparation

There is some software and account setup required before contributing to Alluxio.

### Java 7 or 8

Developing Alluxio requires Java 7 or 8. If you are unsure of which version of Java you have, you
can check with this command:

```bash
$ java -version
```

If you do not have Java installed, download and install [the Java SDK](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html).

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