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# Quick Start

> Get started with the Cognitive Learning Engine in minutes

## Introduction

The Cognitive Learning Engine provides unprecedented insights into learning patterns by tracking not just what students know, but **how they learn**. This quickstart guide will help you integrate cognitive intelligence into your platform.

## Installation

### Using Python SDK

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash pip theme={null}
  pip install cognition-engine-sdk
  ```

  ```bash npm theme={null}
  npm install cognition-engine
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## Basic Usage

### Step 1: Initialize the Engine

```python theme={null}
from cognition_engine import CognitionEngine

# Initialize the engine
engine = CognitionEngine(
    supabase_url="your-supabase-url",
    supabase_key="your-supabase-key"
)
```

### Step 2: Track Learning Events

Every time a student answers a question, track it with the engine:

```python theme={null}
# Track a learning event
result = await engine.track_answer(
    user_id="student_123",
    skill_id="algebra_001",
    is_correct=True,
    time_spent_seconds=45,
    confidence_score=4
)

print(f"New mastery: {result['mastery_after']}")
print(f"Learning velocity: {result['velocity']}")
```

### Step 3: Get Predictive Insights

```python theme={null}
# Get predictive analytics
predictions = await engine.get_predictions("student_123")
print(f"Predicted SAT in 30 days: {predictions['predicted_total_in_30_days']}")

# Analyze learning patterns
velocity = await engine.get_learning_velocity("student_123")
print(f"Momentum score: {velocity['momentum_score']}")
```

## What's Next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Understanding BKT" icon="waveform-lines" href="/guides/bkt">
    Learn about Bayesian Knowledge Tracing and how we track mastery
  </Card>

  <Card title="Predictive Analytics" icon="crystal-ball" href="/guides/predictions">
    Discover how we forecast learning outcomes
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="code" href="/api/introduction">
    Explore the complete API documentation
  </Card>

  <Card title="Integration Guide" icon="plug" href="/guides/integration">
    Learn how to integrate with your platform
  </Card>
</CardGroup>