> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://doc.lucidworks.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction to Fusion

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[localhost link]: http://localhost:3000/docs/5/fusion/intro/overview

[mintlify link]: https://doc.lucidworks.com/docs/5/fusion/intro/overview

[old doc.lw link]: https://doc.lucidworks.com/fusion/5.9/3210

Fusion combines the Apache Solr open source search engine with the distributed power of Apache Spark for artificial intelligence. Highly scalable, Fusion indexes and stores data for real-time discovery.

<LwTemplate />

<Card title="Fusion Basics" class="note-image" href="https://academy.lucidworks.com/paths/019a5b69-2d6e-7f7b-8ffa-f18163f1ffda" cta="Take this course on the LucidAcademy." icon="graduation-cap" iconType="duotone">
  The learning path for **Fusion Basics** focuses on the basic structure, essential components, and foundational concepts you’ll need to understand Fusion.
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