# Summary

This book provides a guide to get you up and running with PRIMER version 8.
For a more comprehensive look at the many new features in PRIMER 8 that distinguish it from PRIMER 7, see the following resource:

- Anderson, M.J. (2026) "**What's New in PRIMER 8**".  *PRIMER-e Learning Hub*. PRIMER-e, Auckland, New Zealand. [https://learninghub.primer-e.com/books/whats-new-in-primer-8](https://learninghub.primer-e.com/books/whats-new-in-primer-8).

If you are looking for help on getting started with PRIMER version 7, see the following resource:

- Anderson, M.J. (2024) "**A Quick Guide to PRIMER 7**".  *PRIMER-e Learning Hub*. PRIMER-e, Auckland, New Zealand. [https://learninghub.primer-e.com/books/a-quick-guide-to-primer-7](https://learninghub.primer-e.com/books/a-quick-guide-to-primer).