# Introduction

When we encounter something new, our minds open with questions: What makes it work? What does it do? How can I use it? What are the possibilities?

In this chapter, we’ll see how Microsoft Project is able to perform its magic on your data. We’ll look behind the scenes at the gears, levers, pipes, and containers that make up Microsoft Project. Once you see how it all works together, you’ll be better able to take advantage of the program’s many capabilities.

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