This summary provides an overview of the process to quickly set up a minimal SingleStore cluster using Docker Desktop on a laptop. The steps involve getting a free SingleStore license, installing Docker Desktop, creating a `docker-compose.yaml` file, starting the SingleStore cluster through Docker, and browsing to SingleStore Studio. The setup allows for easy experimentation with SingleStore capabilities, prototyping, and testing without requiring significant hardware resources. Once the setup is complete, users can connect to the cluster using SingleStore Studio, execute queries, and explore the features of the database engine. The summary highlights the convenience of this setup for "kick the tires" scenarios and encourages readers to get a copy of SingleStore for free to start building great things.