# Before You Begin

Before you use Viewing SDK to build your own programs, review and run the sample programs provided with the product. Micro Focus recommends that you review the `hellovapi` sample program first. It is a simple program that demonstrates how to use the Viewing API to display documents within your application.

For information on the sample programs, see Viewing API Sample Programs and Control Sample Programs.

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