# Introduction

From its origins as an add-on for Building Information Modeling in Revit, Dynamo has matured to become many things. Above all else it is a platform, enabling designers to explore visual programming, solve problems, and make their own tools. Let's start our journey with Dynamo by setting some context - what is it and how do I approach using it?

![Dynamo Ecosystem](/files/1JTje70DoXyxEbgwIydV)


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