Key concepts

Before you start developing advanced geospatial solutions using CARTO, we recommend you take a few minutes to read about the key concepts you will use.

Architecture and tools

ArchitectureLibraries and APIs

Authentication and data

ConnectionsAuthentication methods

Setting up data sources

Data sources

Building your application: map layers, charts and filtering

https://github.com/CartoDB/gitbook-documentation/blob/master/carto-for-developers/key-concepts/carto-for-deck.glCharts and widgetsFiltering and interactivity

AI-powered interaction

AI-powered map interaction

Once you have explored these concepts, we have prepared a summary so that you're fully prepared to start building with CARTO.