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# Data Access Platform

Whether you're just starting, progressing through development, or preparing for release, DAP’s documentation and tools make building efficient and straightforward.

## Explore the Platform

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Key Concepts</strong></td><td>Learn how DAP’s entities and tools function and interact.</td><td><a href="/files/Vrr6sROJoU30V8IPe6NB">/files/Vrr6sROJoU30V8IPe6NB</a></td><td><a href="/pages/cJaYwvmMF5X5JAaAk5t2">/pages/cJaYwvmMF5X5JAaAk5t2</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Datasets</strong></td><td>Find details about namespaces, tables, and schemas.</td><td><a href="/files/AN92jf0IC87aL9965m2o">/files/AN92jf0IC87aL9965m2o</a></td><td><a href="/pages/ZPKfCGb0n7ZXL6lqNaBr">/pages/ZPKfCGb0n7ZXL6lqNaBr</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Entity Relationship Diagram</strong></td><td>Visualize DAP’s tables and their relationships.</td><td><a href="/files/27FGL4RBeJl9ayaUZC0c">/files/27FGL4RBeJl9ayaUZC0c</a></td><td><a href="https://data-access-platform-api.s3.amazonaws.com/erd/index.html">https://data-access-platform-api.s3.amazonaws.com/erd/index.html</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Create Your Solution

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Query API</strong></td><td>Create powerful integrations with external tools and services.</td><td><a href="/files/wHZJmxumxzKWr0NKOoLe">/files/wHZJmxumxzKWr0NKOoLe</a></td><td><a href="/pages/JHLjcuEIaCjVSv5sMTSI">/pages/JHLjcuEIaCjVSv5sMTSI</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Command Line</strong></td><td>Manage and automate data imports into local databases from command line.</td><td><a href="/files/SCX0hNgZXH7ZHJCMqAJx">/files/SCX0hNgZXH7ZHJCMqAJx</a></td><td><a href="/pages/2dUTG0rhweQCC1Lz8iIg">/pages/2dUTG0rhweQCC1Lz8iIg</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Client Library</strong></td><td>Develop custom solutions with Python library providing a simple interface.</td><td><a href="/files/dVAuN8guZXpo3lTpjnrV">/files/dVAuN8guZXpo3lTpjnrV</a></td><td><a href="/pages/5B3hyBkEi5imTCigj8gd">/pages/5B3hyBkEi5imTCigj8gd</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Additional Resources <a href="#additional-resources" id="additional-resources"></a>

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Notes</strong></td><td>Find the latest updates on the DAP ecosystem.</td><td><a href="https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Change-Log/2024-API-and-CLI-Change-Log/ta-p/591713">https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Change-Log/2024-API-and-CLI-Change-Log/ta-p/591713</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Status</strong></td><td>Check the platform’s availability and status.</td><td><a href="https://status.instructure.com">https://status.instructure.com</a></td></tr><tr><td>Community</td><td>Access Q&#x26;A and expert advice from the community.</td><td><a href="https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Data-and-Analytics-Group/gh-p/data">https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Data-and-Analytics-Group/gh-p/data</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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