Dlang.org needs a "Getting Started" page

[Jesse Phillips]

On Tuesday, 31 January 2012 at 05:31:47 UTC, Xinok wrote:
> Just a thought, but I think the official website really needs a 
> Getting Started page for newcomers. This page should make it as 
> effortless as possible by providing all the information and 
> resources needed for one to dive right into D. Not everything 
> needs to be covered by this page, but it should provide links 
> as necessary.
>
> Just to list some things that should be covered on this page 
> (you can list more):
>
> - Explanation of D 1.x, D 2.x, Phobos, and Tango.
> - Explanation and links to different compilers (DMD, GDC, etc)
> - Downloads
> - List of IDEs / Editors that support D
> - Tutorial: Writing and compiling a program in D
> - Books / Websites / Resources for learning D
> - Libraries for D (e.g. dsource.org)
> - Forums / Newsgroups / Newsgroup clients + instructions for 
> configuring
>
> Most importantly, maintain this page! Never let it get out of 
> date!

Well, this is how Wiki4D[1] is set up. Actually that is basically 
all it is. I think you list is way to long for a single page. 
Improvements are welcome, it is maintained by anyone willing to 
look at it, including DigitalMars.

1. http://www.prowiki.org/wiki4d/wiki.cgi?FrontPage