# Xarray documentation

Xarray makes working with labelled multi-dimensional arrays in Python simple, efficient, and fun!

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Getting started

New to xarray? Check out the getting started guides. They contain an introduction to Xarray’s main concepts and links to additional tutorials.

Getting Started
User guide

The user guide provides in-depth information on the key concepts of Xarray with useful background information and explanation.

User Guide
API reference

The reference guide contains a detailed description of the Xarray API. The reference describes how the methods work and which parameters can be used. It assumes that you have an understanding of the key concepts.

API reference
Developer guide

Saw a typo in the documentation? Want to improve existing functionalities? The contributing guidelines will guide you through the process of improving Xarray.

Contributing to xarray