From 46e39c162f3aed3322751ae83aa00989355a1d41 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Mirna Wong <89008547+mirnawong1@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:21:16 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Update get-started-dbt.md

visualize core quickstarts into cards per feedback: https://github.com/dbt-labs/docs.getdbt.com/issues/6638
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 website/docs/docs/get-started-dbt.md | 20 +++++++++++++++-----
 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-)

diff --git a/website/docs/docs/get-started-dbt.md b/website/docs/docs/get-started-dbt.md
index 428253ec139..c394cfafcaf 100644
--- a/website/docs/docs/get-started-dbt.md
+++ b/website/docs/docs/get-started-dbt.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ pagination_next: null
 pagination_prev: null
 ---
 
-Begin your dbt journey by trying one of our quickstarts, which provides a step-by-step guide to help you set up dbt Cloud or dbt Core with a [variety of data platforms](/docs/cloud/connect-data-platform/about-connections).
+Begin your dbt journey by trying one of our quickstarts, which provides a step-by-step guide to help you set up [dbt Cloud](#dbt-cloud) or [dbt Core](#dbt-core) with a [variety of data platforms](/docs/cloud/connect-data-platform/about-connections).
 
 ## dbt Cloud
 
@@ -76,13 +76,23 @@ Learn more about [dbt Cloud features](/docs/cloud/about-cloud/dbt-cloud-feature
 
 [dbt Core](/docs/core/about-core-setup) is a command-line [open-source tool](https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-core) that enables data practitioners to transform data using analytics engineering best practices. It suits individuals and small technical teams who prefer manual setup and customization, supports community adapters, and open-source standards.
 
-Refer to the following quickstarts to get started with dbt Core:
+<div className="grid--2-col">
 
-- [dbt Core from a manual install](/guides/manual-install) to learn how to install dbt Core and set up a project.
-- [dbt Core using GitHub Codespace](/guides/codespace?step=1) to learn how to create a codespace and execute the `dbt build` command.
+<Card
+    title="dbt Core from a manual install"
+    body="Learn how to install dbt Core and set up a project."
+    link="https://docs.getdbt.com/guides/manual-install"
+    icon="dbt-bit"/>
+
+<Card
+    title="dbt Core using GitHub Codespace"
+    body="Learn how to create a codespace and execute the `dbt build` command."
+    link="https://docs.getdbt.com/guides/codespace?step=1"
+    icon="dbt-bit"/>
+</div>
 
 ## Related docs
-<!-- use as an op to link to other useful guides when the query params pr is merged -->
+
 Expand your dbt knowledge and expertise with these additional resources:
 
 - [Join the bi-weekly demos](https://www.getdbt.com/resources/webinars/dbt-cloud-demos-with-experts) to see dbt Cloud in action and ask questions.

From 9b2b6b327cadc8867d5bdba03148e955a746697d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Mirna Wong <89008547+mirnawong1@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:26:40 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Update website/docs/docs/get-started-dbt.md

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 website/docs/docs/get-started-dbt.md | 2 +-
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/website/docs/docs/get-started-dbt.md b/website/docs/docs/get-started-dbt.md
index c394cfafcaf..f5e699973b3 100644
--- a/website/docs/docs/get-started-dbt.md
+++ b/website/docs/docs/get-started-dbt.md
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ Learn more about [dbt Cloud features](/docs/cloud/about-cloud/dbt-cloud-feature
 
 [dbt Core](/docs/core/about-core-setup) is a command-line [open-source tool](https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-core) that enables data practitioners to transform data using analytics engineering best practices. It suits individuals and small technical teams who prefer manual setup and customization, supports community adapters, and open-source standards.
 
-<div className="grid--2-col">
+<div className="grid--3-col">
 
 <Card
     title="dbt Core from a manual install"