> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://lightdash-mintlify-cccf65ca.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Learning to explore data in Lightdash

> This guide is for people who are new to Lightdash and want to learn the fundamentals of Lightdash: querying from tables, building charts and dashboards, and sharing with your team.

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  <Card title="Query from tables" icon="table" href="/get-started/exploring-data/using-explores" iconType="solid" horizontal />

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  <Card title="Exploring dashboards" icon="user-astronaut" href="/get-started/exploring-data/interactive-dashboards" iconType="solid" horizontal />
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## Video guides

If you prefer watching over reading, check out the videos below. These videos use data available in [demo.lightdash.com](https://demo.lightdash.com), so you can follow along!

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The first video covers the **fundamentals** of Lightdash: Dashboards, charts, metrics, dimensions and how to explore data on your own.

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If you want to explore more **advanced functionality**, such as custom metrics, table calculations, advanced chart configuration, and more, check out the video below.

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