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<h4>We've been busy innovating to make the process of packaging and uploading workers as painless as possible
There now two workflows flows you can follow</h4>

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	<li><strong>Standard Workflow</strong> with Ruby CLI gem and .Worker files <a href="reference/getting_started">here</a></li>
	<li><strong>Docker Workflow</strong> with Binary CLI and Dockerfiles - BETA <a href="beta/getting_started">here</a>	</li>
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<p class="subtitle">This IronWorker reference documentation will help you navigate the basics</p>

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	<h3>API Reference</h3>
    <p>Every endpoint, every parameter of our API is at your fingertips.</p>
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	<h3>Worker Environment</h3>
	<p>Know <em>exactly</em> what environment your workers will be executed in <em>before</em> you deploy them.</p>
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	<h3>Configuration</h3>
	<p>Everything you need to know to make the IronWorker client libraries work they way you want them to.</p>
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	<h3>.worker Manifest Files</h3>
	<p>Use these custom spec files to make your workers independent and self-contained, easily stored in a repository.</p>
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	<h3>IronWorker CLI Tool</h3>
	<p>All the arguments and commands in the IronWorker command line interface, at your disposal.</p>
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	<h3>Something Missing?</h3>
	<p>Can't find the information you need here? Our engineers are always available and will be happy to answer questions.</p>
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