| title | Guides |
|---|---|
| description | Task-oriented tutorials for building applications with ObjectStack |
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Practical, task-oriented guides covering the full development workflow. Each guide is self-contained — jump to whatever you need.
**New here?** Complete the [Quick Start](/docs/getting-started/quick-start) first, then return here to go deeper.Goal-oriented recipes: given a concrete business scenario, the recommended way to solve it across objects, fields, forms, views, permissions and automation. The rest of the guides explain how a feature works; these explain how to solve a problem.
} title="Scenario Cookbook" href="/docs/guides/solutions" description="Create-vs-edit forms, field grouping, role-based interfaces, access control, public forms, approvals — each with a runnable example." /> } title="Metadata Types" href="/docs/guides/metadata" description="Every metadata type: Object, Field, View, App, Dashboard, Flow, Workflow, Validation, Permission." /> } title="Data Modeling" href="/docs/guides/data-modeling" description="Design objects, fields, relationships, indexes, and validation rules." /> } title="Common Patterns" href="/docs/guides/common-patterns" description="Top 10 copy-paste patterns: CRUD, search, auth, realtime, and more." />| Guide | What You'll Learn |
|---|---|
| Plugins | Using and configuring plugins |
| Plugin Development | Building, testing, and publishing plugins |
| Business Logic | Workflows, approval flows, triggers, formulas |
| Authentication | Identity management, OAuth, SAML, sessions |
| Security | Profiles, permissions, sharing rules, RLS |
| AI Capabilities | AI agents, RAG pipelines, NLQ, models |
| AI Skills | Structured knowledge modules for AI-powered code generation |
| Guide | What You'll Learn |
|---|---|
| API Reference | REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket APIs |
| Client SDK | TypeScript client and React hooks |
| Driver Configuration | Database driver setup (Postgres, MongoDB, SQLite) |
| Kernel Services | Microkernel architecture and service registry |
| Data Flow | Request lifecycle and data flow diagrams |
| Guide | What You'll Learn |
|---|---|
| Deploy to Vercel | MSW mode (static SPA) and Server mode (Serverless) deployment |
| Error Handling (Client) | Frontend error handling patterns |
| Error Handling (Server) | Backend error handling and recovery |
| Development Standards | Naming conventions, project structure, testing |
| Troubleshooting | FAQ and solutions to common issues |
Need to look something up fast? See the Cheatsheets — field types, query syntax, error codes, and more.