# Reference

![API testing dashboard for referenceable platform surfaces](../assets/ui/api-testing.png)

<p class="caption">API testing dashboard for referenceable platform surfaces.</p>

Reference pages describe commands, contracts, schemas, routes, and product surfaces. They are meant for lookup rather than guided learning.

| Need | Reference |
|------|-----------|
| Run Quorvex from the terminal | [CLI Reference](cli.md) |
| Author valid spec files | [Spec Format](spec-format.md) |
| Understand generation modes | [Pipeline Modes](pipeline-modes.md) |
| Find dashboard pages and capabilities | [Web Dashboard](web-dashboard.md) |
| Build against backend APIs | [API Overview](api-overview.md), [API Endpoints](api-endpoints.md), [API Router & Service Map](api-router-service-map.md) |
| Configure runtime behavior | [Environment Variables](environment-variables.md), [Makefile Commands](makefile.md) |
| Work with data and integrations | [Database Schema](database-schema.md), [Integration Contracts](integration-contracts.md), [Custom Workflow Contract](custom-workflow-contract.md) |
| Resolve common questions | [FAQ](faq.md) |
