Ascend How-To Directory

This directory contains practical, task-oriented guides for Ascend users. These files provide step-by-step instructions for accomplishing specific goals with the Ascend platform.

Purpose

How-to guides are task-focused instructions that help users accomplish specific goals with Ascend. Unlike concept guides which explain "how things work," these guides focus on "how to do things" with clear, sequential steps.

The goal of each how-to guide in this folder is to help users successfully complete specific tasks, from basic setup to advanced pipeline development.

Directory Contents

This directory contains guides on:

• Setup (Setting up projects, environments, and Otto's Expeditions sample)
• Build (Creating connections, components, and pipelines)
• Run (Executing and monitoring data flows)
• Observe (Monitoring, debugging, and analyzing results)
• Automate (CI/CD, scheduling, and deployment)

Navigation

Start with the How-To Overview to understand the available guides, then explore specific sections based on your immediate needs:

• For new users: Begin with the setup guides
• For building pipelines: Explore the build section
• For operations: Check the run and observe sections

Note for AI Assistants

This file serves as context for AI assistants to understand the purpose and structure of the how-to directory. All documentation in this directory should be practical, concise, and task-focused, with clear steps and examples to guide users through specific processes.