> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.fanfare.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

# Implementation Guides

Welcome to the Fanfare implementation guides. These step-by-step tutorials show you how to integrate Fanfare into your application for specific use cases.

## Guide Categories

### Integration Patterns

Choose the right integration pattern for your application architecture:

| Guide                                                                     | Best For                  | Complexity   |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------- | ------------ |
| [SPA Integration](/guides/integration-patterns/spa-integration)           | React, Vue, Angular apps  | Beginner     |
| [SSR Integration](/guides/integration-patterns/ssr-integration)           | Next.js, Remix, Nuxt apps | Intermediate |
| [Headless Integration](/guides/integration-patterns/headless-integration) | Custom UI, mobile apps    | Advanced     |
| [Mobile WebView](/guides/integration-patterns/mobile-webview)             | iOS/Android WebView apps  | Intermediate |

### Authentication

Understand how to authenticate consumers in your Fanfare integration:

| Guide                                                               | Description                        | Complexity   |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- | ------------ |
| [Anonymous Consumers](/guides/authentication/anonymous-consumers)   | Guest checkout flows               | Beginner     |
| [Identified Consumers](/guides/authentication/identified-consumers) | Logged-in user flows               | Intermediate |
| [Consumer Linking](/guides/authentication/consumer-linking)         | Converting anonymous to identified | Intermediate |
| [JWT Tokens](/guides/authentication/jwt-tokens)                     | Server-side authentication         | Advanced     |

### Checkout Integration

Connect Fanfare with your checkout flow:

| Guide                                                                 | Description                         | Complexity   |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | ------------ |
| [Checkout Overview](/guides/checkout-integration/checkout-overview)   | Understanding checkout flows        | Beginner     |
| [Cart Reservation](/guides/checkout-integration/cart-reservation)     | Reserving inventory during checkout | Intermediate |
| [Payment Processing](/guides/checkout-integration/payment-processing) | Integrating with payment providers  | Intermediate |
| [Order Completion](/guides/checkout-integration/order-completion)     | Handling order webhooks             | Intermediate |

### Platform Integrations

Platform-specific integration guides:

| Guide                                                            | Platform              | Complexity   |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------- | ------------ |
| [Shopify](/guides/platform-integrations/shopify)                 | Shopify stores        | Beginner     |
| [WooCommerce](/guides/platform-integrations/woocommerce)         | WordPress/WooCommerce | Intermediate |
| [Custom Platform](/guides/platform-integrations/custom-platform) | Custom e-commerce     | Advanced     |

### Use Cases

End-to-end implementation guides for common scenarios:

| Guide                                                        | Scenario                    | Distribution Type |
| ------------------------------------------------------------ | --------------------------- | ----------------- |
| [Product Launch](/guides/use-cases/product-launch)           | High-demand product release | Queue             |
| [Flash Sale](/guides/use-cases/flash-sale)                   | Time-limited sale event     | Draw (Lottery)    |
| [Limited Edition](/guides/use-cases/limited-edition)         | Exclusive item release      | Auction           |
| [Appointment Booking](/guides/use-cases/appointment-booking) | Service scheduling          | Appointment       |
| [Event Ticketing](/guides/use-cases/event-ticketing)         | Concert/event tickets       | Queue + Draw      |

### Advanced Topics

Deep dives into advanced integration patterns:

| Guide                                                   | Topic                      | Complexity   |
| ------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------- | ------------ |
| [Webhooks](/guides/advanced/webhooks-guide)             | Server-side event handling | Intermediate |
| [Real-time Updates](/guides/advanced/real-time-updates) | Live UI updates            | Intermediate |
| [Error Handling](/guides/advanced/error-handling)       | Robust error management    | Advanced     |

## Prerequisites

Before starting any guide, ensure you have:

1. **A Fanfare account** - [Sign in](https://admin.fanfare.io/auth/sign-in) to your organization
2. **API credentials** - Your `organizationId` and `publishableKey` from the dashboard
3. **Development environment** - Node.js 18+ and your preferred package manager

## Guide Structure

Each guide follows a consistent structure:

* **Overview** - What you'll build and learn
* **Prerequisites** - Required setup and knowledge
* **Step-by-step instructions** - Numbered implementation steps
* **Code examples** - Complete, working code samples
* **Testing** - How to verify your implementation
* **Troubleshooting** - Common issues and solutions
* **Next steps** - Related guides and resources

## Quick Start Path

If you're new to Fanfare, we recommend this learning path:

1. **Start here**: [SPA Integration](/guides/integration-patterns/spa-integration) - Basic SDK setup
2. **Add auth**: [Anonymous Consumers](/guides/authentication/anonymous-consumers) - Guest flow
3. **Connect checkout**: [Checkout Overview](/guides/checkout-integration/checkout-overview) - Checkout basics
4. **Go live**: [Product Launch](/guides/use-cases/product-launch) - Complete example

## Getting Help

* **API Reference** - Detailed endpoint documentation in [API Reference](/api)
* **SDK Reference** - Component and hook docs in [SDK Reference](/sdk)
* **Support** - Contact us at [support@fanfare.io](mailto:support@fanfare.io)