From 9b2160bbf05feb04d29ef4915c76f16a40413af1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Shlesha Ghanekar <shlesha04@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:42:54 +0530
Subject: [PATCH] Docs: add minimal Python example to getting started

Added a minimal Python example demonstrating a basic MDAnalysis workflow.
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 pages/getting_started.md | 14 ++++++++++++++
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@@ -50,4 +50,18 @@ MDAnalysis]({{ site.baseurl }}/pages/learning_MDAnalysis) to explore
 tutorials and documentation.
 
 If you have questions, visit our [Community]({{ site.baseurl }}/pages/community) page to learn about available discussion channels. Happy coding!
+## Minimal Python example
 
+Below is a minimal example demonstrating a basic MDAnalysis workflow.
+
+```python
+import MDAnalysis as mda
+
+# Load a topology and trajectory
+u = mda.Universe("topology.pdb", "trajectory.xtc")
+
+# Select protein atoms
+protein = u.select_atoms("protein")
+
+print(f"Number of atoms: {protein.n_atoms}")
+print(protein.positions[:5])