> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.frends.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.frends.com/guides/guides.md).

# Guides

From building your first integration to setting up high availability, this section covers the practical side of working with Frends. You'll find walkthroughs for developers, platform administrators, and everyone in between — whether you're [writing your first Process](/guides/development/how-to-create-integrations.md), [configuring authentication](/guides/api-management/setting-up-api-policies.md), or keeping an eye on [what's running in production](/guides/integration-management/how-to-use-dashboard.md).

If you're new to Frends, you might head to [Getting Started section](/get-started/getting-started-guide.md) first. If you're working toward a Frends certificate, our [Learning Paths](/guides/learning-paths/overview.md) will take you there in a structured way.

## Browse by Topic

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/guides/development/how-to-create-integrations.md">How to create integrations</a></td><td>Processes are the heart of Frends.</td><td><a href="/guides/development/how-to-create-integrations.md">How to create integrations</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/guides/api-management/how-to-create-an-api-with-frends.md">How to create an API with Frends</a></td><td>Design, secure, and publish APIs with Frends.</td><td><a href="/guides/api-management/how-to-create-an-api-with-frends.md">How to create an API with Frends</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/guides/integration-management/deploying-integrations.md">Deploying integrations</a></td><td>Managing Processes across Environments is easy with Frends.</td><td><a href="/guides/integration-management/deploying-integrations.md">Deploying integrations</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/guides/integration-management/how-to-create-and-manage-users.md">How to create and manage users</a></td><td>How to give access and limit permissions in Frends.</td><td><a href="/guides/integration-management/how-to-create-and-manage-users.md">How to create and manage users</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/guides/setup-and-installation/installing-frends-agent.md">Installing Frends Agent</a></td><td>How to install a Frends Agent.</td><td><a href="/guides/setup-and-installation/installing-frends-agent.md">Installing Frends Agent</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/guides/learning-paths/overview.md">Learning Paths</a></td><td>Aiming for a Frends Certificate? Start here.</td><td><a href="/guides/learning-paths/overview.md">Overview</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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