5 .. note:: If you're looking for how to use Ceph as a library from your
6 own software, please see :doc:`/api/index`.
8 You can start a development mode Ceph cluster, after compiling the source, with::
11 OSD=3 MON=3 MGR=3 ../src/vstart.sh -n -x
12 # check that it's there
15 .. rubric:: Mailing list
17 The ``dev@ceph.io`` list is for discussion about the development of Ceph,
18 its interoperability with other technology, and the operations of the
19 project itself. Subscribe by sending a message to ``dev-request@ceph.io``
24 in the body of the message.
26 The ceph-devel@vger.kernel.org list is for discussion
27 and patch review for the Linux kernel Ceph client component.
28 Subscribe by sending a message to ``majordomo@vger.kernel.org`` with the line::
32 in the body of the message.