# Getting Started with the Sample Project

Komodo's sample project includes a number of programs in different languages. Use these sample programs to familiarize yourself with Komodo's functionality.

## Opening the Sample Project and Files

On Komodo's Start Page, click Open Sample Project. The Sample Project and its associated files will display on the Places sidebar.

To open a sample program, double-click the file name on the Places sidebar. The contents of the file will display in the Editor Pane.

## Editing a Sample Program

Komodo includes sample programs written in Perl, Python, JavaScript, PHP, Tcl, and XSLT. Each program is annotated with comments and exercises that describe Komodo's language-specific features. Open the sample programs for languages that interest you, and read the comments to explore Komodo's editing features.