--- title: Platform Manual slug: v4-5/platform-manual icon: {"faIcon":"fa-solid fa-book-open"} docTags: createdAt: 2023-08-14T19:43:39.427Z --- Welcome to the *Platform Manual*, the ultimate source for understanding Ditto concepts, implementing best practices, and following step-by-step instructions. Use this manual to learn the intricacies of Ditto, become proficient in read-and-write operations, master advanced querying techniques, and more. ### About This manual is developer-focused and designed to accommodate a range of coding skill levels. So whether you're new to decentralized network infrastructure and distributed systems like Ditto or merely seeking to enhance your existing skills and knowledge, this manual is intended for you. ### Assumptions This *Platform Manual *assumes that you have read and fully understand the information provided in [Ditto Basics](docId\:Owk-BYJCe9FC9i8pMv_Sl). ### Directory of Ditto Technical Documentation The following table provides a complete overview of the resources you can use throughout your journey: | **Resource** | **Description** | | ------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | API References | Language-specific SDK information on the available classes and methods when developing a Ditto-backed app:
* [Android API Reference](https://software.ditto.live/android/Ditto/4.4.1/api-reference/) * [C# API Reference](https://software.ditto.live/dotnet/Ditto/4.4.1/api-reference/) * [C++ API Reference](https://software.ditto.live/cpp/Ditto/4.4.1/api-reference/) * [HTTP API Reference](https://legacydocs.ditto.live/http/api) * [JavaScript API Reference](https://software.ditto.live/js/Ditto/4.4.1/api-reference/) * [Rust API Reference](https://software.ditto.live/rust/Ditto/4.4.1/x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu/docs/dittolive_ditto/index.html) * [Swift API Reference](https://software.ditto.live/cocoa/DittoSwift/4.4.1/api-reference/) | | [Ditto Basics](docId\:Owk-BYJCe9FC9i8pMv_Sl) | An overview of foundational concepts. | | [Ditto Blog](https://www.ditto.live/blog) | A hub containing updates, tutorials, and insight. | | [Ditto Query Language](docId\:e3UQqeqVzvOTjlS2xfDFl) | The official reference guide for Ditto's dedicated query language: DQL. | | [FAQs](docId\:Nm9l8kir67ren0FpahYVi) | Provides quick and helpful answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). | | [HTTP API](docId:_xSAxjC2HwxwjRwpJlHCS) | A detailed overview of Ditto's HTTP API offering that you can use to retrieve data and then send that data to another location. | | [Change Data Capture](docId\:Zqee8XarjTm0GJPSJbHwY) | How-to instructions for requesting and integrating Ditto's premium option. | | [Platform Manual](docId\:K0F9I2pXyjM3k9uwmAOaL) | A comprehensive guide to Ditto's core concepts, implementation methodologies, and executing tasks in your app. | | [SDK Guides](docId\:oMDwCc1Nphgiug6bwSijY) | Language-specific walkthroughs for installing Ditto and performing your first sync. | | [Standard Best Practices](docId\:te6BIeVOMmznF8oWlPw7K) | Common use cases for various topics, such as implementing fine-grained access controls, syncing data based on timestamps, managing and distributing large files, and more. | | [Support](docId\:XhD0mbUHS-MKv5foHDwFb) | Contact information | | [Troubleshooting](docId\:zsjgGY9IsnAvpuzfeWqVD) | Provides solutions to the most commonly encountered issues using Ditto. |