I Could anyone give me a step by step guide to using VASP for DFT calculations?

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A request for a clear, step-by-step guide on using VASP for Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations highlights the difficulty in finding straightforward resources. Users report that existing guides, including vaspwiki, often lack clarity and contain conflicting information. The discussion emphasizes the need for a comprehensive workflow to effectively utilize VASP. Additionally, there is a misunderstanding about the acronym VASP, with some confusion regarding its meaning. A well-structured guide would greatly benefit those looking to perform DFT calculations using VASP.
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could anyone give me a step by step guide to using VASP for DFT calculations. I have tried using vaspwiki and other online resources but they don't give an easy to understand workflow and are sometimes contradictory.
 
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VASP = Vienna Ab initio Simulation Package.
DFT = Density Functional Theory.
 
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Baluncore said:
VASP = Vienna Ab initio Simulation Package.
DFT = Density Functional Theory.
Discrete Fourier Transform? ( Guessing, since not sure what 'VASP' means )?
 

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