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Learn the manufacturing basics, understand how Forge records connect, and see the complete journey before configuring anything.

Follow this stage in order

Understand what Forge MES does without needing a manufacturing background.

Learn the small set of factory concepts used throughout the cookbook.

See the dependency chain that connects factory setup to executable production.

Follow the recommended order for configuring Forge and releasing the first production run.

Use the cookbook as a guided setup path, task reference, and troubleshooting tool.

Each numbered topic prepares information used by the next one. Complete its readiness check before continuing.