# Get started overview

**If you are new to Investec Developer and are unsure where to start, follow these 6 simple steps to get going:**

1. Make sure you are enrolled for Investec Developer on [Investec online](https://login.secure.investec.com/wpaas). A step-by-step is [here](https://investec.gitbook.io/programmable-banking-community-wiki/get-started/self-enrollment-guide).
2. Look over our [API quickstart resources](https://investec.gitbook.io/programmable-banking-community-wiki/get-started/api-quick-start-guide) to get up and running on the API
3. Look over our [programmable card quickstart resources](https://investec.gitbook.io/programmable-banking-community-wiki/get-started/card-quick-start-guide) to activate and start using your programmable card.
4. Join the Investec Developer community by signing up [here](https://forms.office.com/r/dCUkWsvcxq).
5. Dig further into the Investec Developer documentation [here](https://developer.investec.com/za/home).
6. Get support if you are struggling by emailing us at **<developercommunity@investec.co.za>**

{% hint style="warning" %}
⚠️ **Looking for the Swagger/OpenAPI Docs?**\
You’ll find the official Investec OpenAPI Swagger documentation [right here](https://developer.investec.com/za/api-products/documentation/SA_PB_Account_Information).<br>

💬 **Spotted something that could be better?**\
If you’ve got feedback or suggestions for improving the Swagger docs, head over to our dedicated GitHub repo: [investec-swagger on GitHub](https://github.com/Investec-Developer-Community/investec-swagger)

\
🛠 **Found an issue with the live API?**\
If you're running into problems with the production API itself, please log them here:\
👉 [Production API Issues](https://github.com/Investec-Developer-Community/.github/issues)<br>

**We’re building this together — your input makes a difference.**
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
You need an Investec bank account in order to access and activate the Investec banking API and programmable card to move real money.&#x20;

A community-created simulated environment is available for those who don't have an account, which can be found under [Community libraries and tools](https://investec.gitbook.io/programmable-banking-community-wiki/get-building/community-libraries-and-tools).

**Guides are specific for:**&#x20;

🏦 Private Banking APIs

&#x20;🧰 Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) APIs
{% endhint %}


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://investec.gitbook.io/programmable-banking-community-wiki/get-started/get-started-overview.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.