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# Set Up dex

Before building data pipelines with dex, you’ll need to connect your cloud environment and version control system. This section walks you through everything required to get started—from configuring your cloud provider (GCP or AWS) to linking your GitHub or GitLab repository for version control.

Follow these guides to ensure dex is properly set up to deploy, version, and manage your data workflows in your own infrastructure. Once you're done, you'll be ready to start developing with confidence.

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