> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.talentlayer.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.talentlayer.org/technical-guides/lower-level-guides.md).

# Lower-Level Guides

The following guides and documentation sets pertain to direct integration to TalentLayer without the TalentLayer SDK and API.&#x20;

For most teams, we recommend using the TalentLayer SDK and API. These documents serve mostly as informational resources so you can better understand what's happening underneath the hood.&#x20;