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Libraries & Standards

This section explains the digital content made available through PCA and the standards, libraries, and related assets that users can explore, consume, and extend.

It is different from Platform & Services:

  • Platform & Services explains what the PCA platform enables
  • Libraries & Standards explains what the content is, why it matters, and how it can be used

Typical topics in this area include:

  • what a given standard or library is for
  • who benefits from it and how it creates value
  • how it can be used through the platform
  • Intended usage patterns and boundaries
  • Design principles and interoperability considerations
  • Guidance that supports correct, consistent implementation

Why this area matters

The documentation here helps users: - interpret and use PCA content correctly - understand design intent and key modeling choices - apply important design considerations in projects and integrations - make consistent decisions across systems, organizations, and industries