# Welcome to Apache ActiveMQ Artemis

ActiveMQ Artemis is the next generation message broker from Apache ActiveMQ.

## Get Started

See the [User Manual](https://activemq.apache.org/components/artemis/documentation/latest/) for an in-depth explanation of all aspects of broker configuration and behavior.

The [ActiveMQ Artemis Examples](https://github.com/apache/activemq-artemis-examples) repository contains over 90 examples demonstrating many of the client and broker features.

## Build from Source

See the [Hacking Guide](https://activemq.apache.org/components/artemis/documentation/hacking-guide/) for details about modifying the code, building the project, running tests, etc.

## Download a Release

ActiveMQ Artemis releases are available on the [Apache ActiveMQ website](https://activemq.apache.org/components/artemis/download/). We do not distribute releases via GitHub.

## Migrate from ActiveMQ Classic

See the [Migration Guide](https://activemq.apache.org/components/artemis/migration-documentation/) for information about the architectural and configuration differences between ActiveMQ Classic and ActiveMQ Artemis.

## Report an Issue

See [our website](https://activemq.apache.org/issues) for details on how to report an bug, request a feature, etc.

## Contact the Community

Get in touch with folks in the community using an official Apache mailing list or the Apache Slack instance. Details are available on the [Apache ActiveMQ website](https://activemq.apache.org/contact).
