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# Guides

Here is a collection of guides that might help you get involved with Matrix.

First, there is the Getting Involved guide, which explains various ways of getting started with Matrix.

The Client-Server API guide explains in detail how to use the CS API, which is useful if you want to write a client (or modify an existing one) - or if you're just interested in how it works "under the hood".

The Application services guide introduces and explains Application services, and what they can be used for.

Finally there is the FAQ, which tries to answer all your questions relating to Matrix!