## Compatibility
This starter is compatible with versions >= 1.8.0 of `@medusajs/medusa`.
## Getting Started
Visit the [Quickstart Guide](https://docs.medusajs.com/create-medusa-app) to set up a server.
Visit the [Docs](https://docs.medusajs.com/development/backend/prepare-environment) to learn more about our system requirements.
## What is Medusa
Medusa is a set of commerce modules and tools that allow you to build rich, reliable, and performant commerce applications without reinventing core commerce logic. The modules can be customized and used to build advanced ecommerce stores, marketplaces, or any product that needs foundational commerce primitives. All modules are open-source and freely available on npm.
Learn more about [Medusa’s architecture](https://docs.medusajs.com/development/fundamentals/architecture-overview) and [commerce modules](https://docs.medusajs.com/modules/overview) in the Docs.
## Roadmap, Upgrades & Plugins
You can view the planned, started and completed features in the [Roadmap discussion](https://github.com/medusajs/medusa/discussions/categories/roadmap).
Follow the [Upgrade Guides](https://docs.medusajs.com/upgrade-guides/) to keep your Medusa project up-to-date.
Check out all [available Medusa plugins](https://medusajs.com/plugins/).
## Community & Contributions
The community and core team are available in [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/medusajs/medusa/discussions), where you can ask for support, discuss roadmap, and share ideas.
Join our [Discord server](https://discord.com/invite/medusajs) to meet other community members.
## Other channels
- [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/medusajs/medusa/issues)
- [Twitter](https://twitter.com/medusajs)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/medusajs)
- [Medusa Blog](https://medusajs.com/blog/)
