# How-to Guides

Step-by-step tutorials for accomplishing specific tasks with TalkPipe.

## Web Development

### [Creating Web Endpoints](creating-endpoints.md)
Learn how to build web APIs and interactive interfaces using `talkpipe_endpoint`.
- Basic endpoint setup
- Processing user input
- Handling different data types
- Error handling and validation

### [Form Configuration](form-configuration.md)
Design custom web forms for your TalkPipe endpoints.
- YAML/JSON configuration syntax
- Field types and validation
- Layout and styling options
- Advanced form features

### [Authentication & Security](authentication.md)  
Secure your TalkPipe endpoints and handle user authentication.
- API key authentication
- Security best practices
- Rate limiting
- HTTPS deployment

## Deployment & Operations

### [Deployment](deployment.md)
Deploy TalkPipe applications in production environments.
- Docker containerization  
- Reverse proxy setup
- Environment configuration
- Monitoring and logging

### [Performance Optimization](performance.md)
Optimize TalkPipe pipelines for speed and resource efficiency.
- Pipeline design patterns
- Memory management
- Parallel processing
- Caching strategies

## Development

### [Custom Components](custom-components.md)
Create your own sources, segments, and sinks.
- Component decorators
- Function signatures
- Error handling
- Testing components

### [Testing Pipelines](testing.md)
Test your TalkPipe pipelines and components.
- Unit testing strategies
- Integration testing
- Mock data sources
- Debugging techniques

## Integration

### [Database Integration](database-integration.md)
Connect TalkPipe to various databases and data stores.
- SQL databases
- NoSQL databases  
- Vector databases
- Data synchronization

### [External APIs](external-apis.md)
Integrate TalkPipe with external web services and APIs.
- HTTP clients
- Authentication handling
- Rate limiting
- Error recovery

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*For complete API reference, see [API Reference](../api-reference/). For conceptual overviews, see [Architecture](../architecture/). For working examples, see the [tutorials](../tutorials/) directory.*