> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://hal-2.gitbook.io/the-hal-book/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://hal-2.gitbook.io/the-hal-book/welcome.md).

# Welcome

Hello Dave...

HAL (Heuristically Programmed Algorithmic) is a platform implementing H.I. (human intelligence) and A.I. (artificial intelligence) to provide the most advanced personal assistant ever created.