User Guide¶
Welcome to the pyvider.cty User Guide. This comprehensive guide covers all features of the library in depth.
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Guide Structure¶
The user guide is organized into three main sections:
Core Concepts¶
Fundamental concepts you need to understand:
- Understanding Types - The type system architecture
- Working with Values - Value objects and immutability
- Validation - How validation works
- Type Conversion - Converting between types
Type Reference¶
Detailed documentation for each type:
- Primitive Types - String, Number, Bool
- Collection Types - List, Map, Set
- Structural Types - Object, Tuple
- Dynamic Types - Runtime type determination
- Capsule Types - Opaque data containers
Advanced Topics¶
Advanced features and use cases:
- Marks System - Attach metadata to values
- Built-in Functions - Standard library functions
- Serialization - MessagePack encoding/decoding
- Path Navigation - Navigate nested structures
- Terraform Interoperability - Work with Terraform
How to Use This Guide¶
- If you're new: Start with Core Concepts, then explore Type Reference
- If you need a refresher: Jump to the specific type or feature you're interested in
- If you're solving a problem: Check the How-To Guides first
Other Resources¶
- Getting Started - Quick introduction
- How-To Guides - Task-oriented guides
- API Reference - Complete API documentation
- Reference - Troubleshooting, configuration, and glossary