Overview
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Welcome to py3plex! This section provides a high-level introduction to the library and its capabilities.

**What is py3plex?**

py3plex is a Python library for analyzing and visualizing multilayer and multiplex networks. Unlike traditional network analysis tools that treat all relationships uniformly, py3plex preserves the distinct types of connections between entities—whether they're social ties, biological interactions, or transportation links.

**Why py3plex?**

* **Native multilayer support:** Built from the ground up for networks with multiple relationship types
* **SQL-like DSL:** Query networks intuitively with SQL-inspired syntax
* **Production-ready:** High-performance I/O, sklearn-style pipelines, and comprehensive testing
* **Research-proven:** Used in multiple peer-reviewed publications

**This section includes:**

* :doc:`what_is_py3plex` — Key features and what makes py3plex unique
* :doc:`key_use_cases` — Typical domains and applications
* :doc:`multilayer_in_2min` — Quick conceptual introduction to multilayer networks

**Next steps:**

* **Never used py3plex?** → Start with :doc:`../getting_started/tutorial_10min`
* **Want to understand the theory?** → Read :doc:`../concepts/multilayer_networks_101`
* **Need specific tasks?** → Jump to :doc:`../how-to/part_intro`