Where to start

Different readers come to PCA with different goals. Use the path below that fits you best.

I want to browse and understand content

Start with:

• Platform & Services to understand PCA Explore
• Libraries & Standards to understand what content is available and how it creates value

I want to integrate with PCA programmatically

Start with:

• Platform & Services
• PCA Consume
• the API authentication and authorization guidance

Use Swagger for endpoint-level details after you understand the main workflows and access model.

I want to propose or extend content

Start with:

• Platform & Services
• PCA Evolve

Relevant topics include:

• creating reference-library content
• extending CFIHOS
• creating IMF types
• using the Digital Symbol Editor

I want to understand how PCA works

Start with:

• Governance

This area explains PCA's overall processes, responsibilities, review model, and quality expectations.

I work in or with a PCA group, committee, or maintenance body

Start with:

• Working Groups & Committees

This area explains how the different bodies are organized, what they are responsible for, and how they engage with their communities.

I want to understand the standards and libraries available through PCA

Start with:

• Libraries & Standards

This area is for readers who mainly want to understand the content itself rather than the platform capabilities around it.