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+Introduction
+============
+
+This document describes the sample applications that are included in the Intel® Data Plane Development Kit (Intel® DPDK).
+Each chapter describes a sample application that showcases specific functionality and
+provides instructions on how to compile, run and use the sample application.
+
+Documentation Roadmap
+---------------------
+
+The following is a list of Intel® DPDK documents in suggested reading order:
+
+* **Release Notes** : Provides release-specific information, including supported features,
+ limitations, fixed issues, known issues and so on.
+ Also, provides the answers to frequently asked questions in FAQ format.
+
+* **Getting Started Guides** : Describes how to install and
+ configure the Intel® DPDK software for your operating system;
+ designed to get users up and running quickly with the software.
+
+* **Programmer's Guide:** Describes:
+
+ * The software architecture and how to use it (through examples),
+ specifically in a Linux* application (linuxapp) environment.
+
+ * The content of the Intel® DPDK, the build system
+ (including the commands that can be used in the root Intel® DPDK Makefile to build the development kit and an application)
+ and guidelines for porting an application.
+
+ * Optimizations used in the software and those that should be considered for new development
+
+A glossary of terms is also provided.
+
+* **API Reference** : Provides detailed information about Intel® DPDK functions,
+ data structures and other programming constructs.
+
+* **Sample Applications User Guide** : Describes a set of sample applications.
+ Each chapter describes a sample application that showcases specific functionality and
+ provides instructions on how to compile, run and use the sample application.