# Introduction

SlickGrid is a fast JavaScript data grid. It renders only the rows you can see, so it stays quick with very large datasets. This section takes you from an empty page to a working, sortable, editable grid.

Read the pages in order:

1. [What is SlickGrid](/introduction/what-is-slickgrid)
2. [Installation](/introduction/installation)
3. [Your first grid](/introduction/first-grid)
4. [Columns](/introduction/columns)
5. [Common options](/introduction/options)
6. [Reacting to the grid](/introduction/events)
7. [Adding a DataView](/introduction/dataview)
8. [Next steps](/introduction/next-steps)

When you need every detail, use the [Reference](/reference/). For topic guides, see [In-depth](/in-depth/).