This document provides instructions for setting up a development environment for creating Zend framework projects. It outlines the requirements including Apache, PHP 5.2+, and a database server. It describes downloading the Zend framework library and setting up an IDE like NetBeans. It provides steps for installing Zend, creating a demo project, and basic commands. It also covers configuring NetBeans for PHP and Zend development, creating a project, and debugging with Xdebug.